Opinion: As powerful moral voices speak out in Israel and some view the protests as a historic moment, Gulf states remain largely silent, not out of support for the regime, but out of fear

Opinion: As Iran silences protesters in darkness, Iranian-born musician Mahan Esfahani warns the West is mistaking oppression for justice, and losing its moral clarity in the process

Opinion: Intent behind Mattel’s new autistic Barbie is welcomed, but the doll presents a sanitized image of autism that ignores the daily pain, isolation and severe communication challenges many of us and our families live with

Analysis: Across the Arab world, governments are working behind the scenes to contain Iran's unrest—but publicly, silence prevails; the only clear voice of dissent comes from Lebanon's foreign minister, who condemns Iran's blatant backing of Hezbollah