Fences and walls can be effective and even soothing, at least for those who build them. Richard Engel buildeffectivefence Change image and share on social
What is the Obama Doctrine? It seems to be one of disengagement, to try to ignore the hot, religious, dry, poor countries from Algeria to Pakistan. Richard Engel algeriacountrydisengagement Change image and share on social
Bin Laden is dead, and most of his friends are dead. But did it need to cost a trillion dollars and two land wars, including one that didn't have to do with Al Qaeda? Probably not. Richard Engel bincostdead Change image and share on social
We're all bloggers and punks and rebels with cameras. There is absolutely no respect for career journalists anymore. Richard Engel absolutelyanymoreblogger Change image and share on social
Each time there is a conflict between Israel and Gaza, accusations fly over who started it, each side blaming the other. Richard Engel accusationblameconflict Change image and share on social
Ethnically, Tuareg describe themselves as white. And they don't look Arab or black. Many Tuareg have light skin, light eyes and sharp angular noses and cheekbones. They are cousins of the Berbers of North Africa. Some legends say the Tuareg are the decedents of an ancient Roman legion that disappeared into the desert two millennia ago. Richard Engel africaagoancient share on social
For eight years, you had the Bush administration with a very interventionist policy, driving into world affairs, driving primarily into the Islamic world, army first or fist first. Richard Engel administrationaffairarmy Change image and share on social
The Arab Spring is over. The days of the protesters with laptops and BlackBerrys in Tahrir Square are long gone. Richard Engel arabblackberrysday Change image and share on social
You gotta love the names. They're so eager, earnest, and hopeful: Camp Prosperity, Camp Liberty, and Camp Victory are the names of just a few of the U.S. military bases in Baghdad. Richard Engel baghdadbasiscamp Change image and share on social
Traditionally, all the kings of Saudi Arabia have been sons of the founder of Saudi Arabia, and they've gone from one son to the next. Richard Engel arabiafounderhave Change image and share on social