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What every American should know about the Middle East

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Joe Brockmeier

Some basics about religion and ethnic groups that most people in the U.S. probably don’t know. For example, frighteningly few know the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and most think the words “Arab” and “Muslim” are pretty much interchangeable. … Continue reading →

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Back from Europe

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Joe Brockmeier

Just spent about eight days in Germany and Belgium. First time I’ve ever been to Europe, and it was very interesting — unfortunately it was also for work, so the actual amount of time I spent “visiting” Germany and Belgium … Continue reading →

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