Isobel Coleman

Isobel Coleman is the Senior Fellow and Director of the Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative and Director of the Women and Foreign Policy Program at Council on Foreign Relations. She writes at "Democracy in Development."

Afghan Textbooks to Cut Out Much of the Country's Post-1973 History

Afghan Textbooks to Cut Out Much of the Country's Post-1973 History

Education has been one of Afghanistan's few bright spots since the Taliban fell, but the government is taking a big step backward. More »

The Bravery of Iran's Female Athletes

The Bravery of Iran's Female Athletes

What women like Faezeh Hashemi face in Iran and why their struggle matters More »

Are Quotas for Women in Politics a Good Idea?

Are Quotas for Women in Politics a Good Idea?

Pros and cons of requiring national parliaments to include a minimum number of women More »

Religion's Role in Fighting AIDS

Religion's Role in Fighting AIDS

Religious institutions can help fight against the disease, and some already are More »

An AIDS-Free Generation

An AIDS-Free Generation

Can the world break down the remaining scientific and economic barriers? More »

The Egyptian Military Digs In

The Egyptian Military Digs In

Will the country slide back into authoritarianism? More »

Wary but Determined, Tunisians Begin Voting in First Election

Wary but Determined, Tunisians Begin Voting in First Election

Months after launching the revolution that sparked the Arab Spring, Tunisians are finally getting a shot at democracy in Sunday's vote More »

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