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Umar Farooq is an independent journalist whose work has appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, Al Jazeera English, IRIN News, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, and Foreign Policy.  He has reported from South and Central Asia, Egypt, and Mexico.

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Turkey’s ‘Terrorist’ Brotherhood

Brotherly Love

While Cairo hands down death sentences, Ankara allows the Brotherhood to open TV stations. A close look at a rivalry shaping many Mideast conflicts.

Umar Farooq | Published Apr 15, 2015

The Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan

Covert Killing Game

In the largely forgotten deserts of Baluchistan that straddle the Iran-Pakistan border, covert wars are underway that could have far reaching consequences.

Umar Farooq | Published Dec 29, 2014

Obama’s Deadly Drone Informants

Identifying targets for the lethal American drone attacks in Pakistan was always dangerous. Then al Qaeda created its own strike force to target the informants.

Umar Farooq, Syed Fakhar Kakakhel | Published Nov 12, 2014

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