Al-Jaz on Coptic-Muslim Relations in Egypt

Good read on sectarian issues in Egypt

http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/06/201163904835903.html

Nial Ferguson On Egypt's Economy

Living here in Cairo these days I'm far more worried (at present) about Egypt's economic future than its political future.

Nial Ferguson On Egypt's Economy

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-06-06/niall-ferguson-on-egypts-stock-market-plunge-the-revolution-blows-up/2/

Gen. MacArthur On Catholicism in Japan

Hilarious article on Gen. MacArthur's plan to plant religion in postwar Japan. His pick?

"Based on his experience in the Philippines, MacArthur believed the Catholic Church could find particular appeal because the tradition of seeking absolution for one's mistakes or misdeeds "appeals to the Oriental," they reported."


Read more here 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/03/japan-religion_n_871172.html

How the French Lost Africa

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2011/05/how-france-lost-africa-to-the-us/239646/