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August 12th, 2009

Real Choice in Afghan Election

A look at the upcoming presidential election in Afghanistan by Tamim Ansary, author of Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes.

I have this recurring nightmare in which my life has gone so wrong, I’ve become the president of Afghanistan. …more

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June 22nd, 2009

Iran’s Regime: Marching Toward a Cliff

disrupteddestinycoverA special comment by Tamim Ansary, author of Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

The Khomeinist regime in Iran is in terminal trouble; but that doesn’t mean Iran is about to repudiate Islam and become a secular democracy. In order to see where Iran is going, it’s important to see where it’s been. …more

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Tamim Ansary’s new book, Destiny Disrupted, A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes is now in bookstores and is getting glowing reviews. The San Francisco Chronicle calls the book “an indispensable guide.” The Oregonian says it is “vivid, often wrenching.” Visit his website here.

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