Reza Aslan is author of the international bestseller No god but God and Beyond Fundamentalism. His new book Tablet and Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East comes out in Nov. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
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The CIA Spy Plot to Sabotage Iran
The defection of an Iranian nuclear scientist to the United States means operations against the... MORE
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The Easiest Fix to Obama's Mideast Woes
The president has finally nominated an ambassador to Syria.... MORE
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Iran's Eerily Silent Streets
The Basij used paintballs, pepper spray, and batons to help beat back the opposition.... MORE
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Iran on the Brink
The Green Movement's leaders are calling supporters to the streets, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is rallying... MORE
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Iran's Cinematic Revolution
Two new Iranian movies, both generating buzz at Sundance, provide a glimpse into the country... MORE
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'The Ball Is in His Court'
Afghan President Hamid Karzai can continue down the path of corruption—or he can step up and become... MORE
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Stiffing the Revolutionaries
Obama may be cutting off money for groups that promote democracy for Iran, but Reza Aslan says he... MORE
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Naive Obama Gets Iran Results
In one day of negotiations, Iran has relented on nuclear inspections and shipping enriched uranium.... MORE
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Obama's Last Iran Option
At a historic six-party meeting, Iran agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency... MORE
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The Skunk at the Party
Iran's president addresses the General Assembly tonight, on the heels of his latest vile rhetoric... MORE
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Last Chance for Israel?
Israel and Palestine have agreed to relaunch peace talks without preconditions as soon as possible,... MORE
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Act Your Age, Israel
A new U.N.... MORE
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Osama vs. D.C. Lobbyists?
In a new audiotape that surfaced on Monday, Osama bin Laden proves not just that he’s still... MORE
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A Coup in Iran?
As Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is sworn in for another term as president, his parliament is publicly... MORE
