Vol. 13, No. 29

April 14, 2008

Cover Story
TRIBES MATTER MOST
on a new book you have to read to understand the Arab Middle East
By Stanley Kurtz
Also in This Issue
  • Seven New Deadly Sins — P. J. O'Rourke
  • They Called Him a Traitor

This issue featured Stanley Kurtz's examination of tribal dynamics in the Arab Middle East through a book review that highlighted the importance of understanding tribal structures for comprehending the region's politics. The issue also included P. J. O'Rourke's essay on contemporary moral failures, and covered a story about a figure accused of betrayal, rounding out a mix of international affairs and cultural commentary.