作者: Lisa McCoy

The history of the Middle East is long and complex. In the MAJOR MUSLIM NATIONS series, the term "Middle East" refers to the region encompassing 23 countries?Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, …

The United Arab Emirates is a federation made up of seven small kingdoms–Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, al- Fujairah, and Ras al-Khaimah–located on the coast of the Arabian …

Bahrain is one of the smallest countries of the Arab world, but its size does not reflect its importance. This tiny nation, made up of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf, is a key regional ally of the …

Throughout history tiny Qatar (pronounced "cutter" or "gutter") has at times been overlooked or forgotten. Today, however, this small country, located on a peninsula that juts …

Looking back on the past years of my military career only makes me smile. It’s been a long, hard, rewarding experience. In my own opinion, I believe that everyone should serve for a few years out of …