A Reader on Libya: What Do We Know Prior to February 2011?

To my friends and acquaintances who wonder why I don’t have a more “positive” attitude to the Arab spring let me provide an answer. I follow the news in the Middle East out of love and concern for Arabs and…

Protests, the State, and the Comprador Bourgeoisie PII

This post is in response to a request by students to further comment on the matter of the revolts that have gripped this part of the world with particular consideration to the question are they halal or not. I will…