Understanding Sectarianism in the Middle East
Sectarian violence in the Arab and Muslim worlds is exacerbated by the role foreign powers play in the region, as well as local power rivalries.
Tag: Sectarianism
Lebanon’s Maronites and Le Pen
Lending support, however symbolic, to France’s far right leader could tarnish the position of Lebanon’s Christians, and by extension the country’s image in the Arab World.
Sectarianism and the New Shiism
The roots of religious hatred between Sunni and Shia are political and, surprisingly, recent.
Sending a Message to Saudi Shia
Amid domestic terror attacks, Saudi Arabia’s differentiated approach to Shia protesters and Sunni jihadis will likely lead to more home-grown violence.