Umar Farooq

Umar Farooq is an independent journalist whose work has appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, Al Jazeera English, IRIN News, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, and Foreign Policy. He has reported from South and Central Asia, Egypt, and Mexico.

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Brotherly Love

Turkey’s ‘Terrorist’ Brotherhood

While Cairo hands down death sentences, Ankara allows the Brotherhood to open TV stations. A close look at a rivalry shaping many Mideast conflicts.

Umar Farooq

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Covert Killing Game

The Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan

In the largely forgotten deserts of Baluchistan that straddle the Iran-Pakistan border, covert wars are underway that could have far reaching consequences.

Umar Farooq

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Obama’s Deadly Drone Informants

Identifying targets for the lethal American drone attacks in Pakistan was always dangerous. Then al Qaeda created its own strike force to target the informants.

Umar Farooq