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• Pakistan's Madrassas: The Need for Internal Reform and the Role of International Assistance

  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  The rise of Islamic militancy in Pakistan during 2008 and 2009 and the resulting military operation in the Swat valley can be traced back to the inculcation of radical ideologies among the youth in the Frontier region, many of whom attended madrassas. Saleem Ali provides recommendations to the Pakistani government as well as to U.S. policy makers and the international donor community regarding madrassas in Pakistan.

• Muslim-Christian Unity

  Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  Pope Benedict's recent visit to the Middle East has accentuated the need to improve relations between Muslims and Christians at multiple levels. Saleem Ali and Hiba Zeino analyze the history of Muslim-Christian relations in the Middle East and offer suggestions for progress.

• Beyond Gloom and Doom in Pakistan

  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  Saleem Ali argues that the dominance of a few thousand militants in a narrow valley being suggestive of a larger movement towards Talibanization of Pakistan is preposterous.

• Pakistan: Reinventing the Islamic Republic

  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  Saleem Ali argues that each Muslim country in the world has its unique ethno-religious identity and that Pakistan needs to craft its own rather than trying to cast itself into the mold of some illusory allegiance.

• China: Trumping Human Rights

  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

  Saleem Ali writes that China is a great nation from which the U.S., and indeed Pakistan, have much to learn. However, as friends we must engage in a relationship that builds on our common humanity.