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President Obama's Conditioned Invitation to Islamic Groups |
The author examines President Obama's strategy for dealing with democratically elected Islamist groups in the Middle East.
Christopher Gooch (Taqrir Washington, 8/25/2009)
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The Israel-Hezbollah War of Words |
The author examines the reality of violence occurring between Hezbollah and Israel rather then a continuation of only word exchange. By Lee Smith (Hudson Institute, 8/18/2009)
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The Israel-Hezbollah War of Words |
The author examines the possibility of violence occurring between Hezbollah and Israel rather than a continuation of only war of words. (Hudson Institute, 8/18/2009)
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Israel-Palestine: Solving The Refugee Question |
A solution to the Palestinian refugee problem is a vital component of any durable peace agreement in the region. It seems impossible - but it can be done, says David Gardner. (Open Democracy, 08/17/20...
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Fatah Congress: A Victory for Abbas |
Fatah's recently concluded General Congress appears to have overcome party divisions and renewed its leadership. By Mohammad Yaghi (Washington Institute for Near East Policy, 08/13/2009).
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IA-Forum Interview: Rafael Broch, Just Journalism |
IA Forum speaks with Rafael Broch, Director of Strategy for Just Journalism, about news coverage and journalism issues around the world. By Marisa Kendall. (08/12/2009)
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Iran and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Second Term |
Author examines the stability of Iran in a second Ahmadinejad presidential term. By Suzanne Maloney (Brookings Institute, 8/03/09).
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What Role for International Law in the Arab World? |
In this article Dann attacks the conclusions established by Idith Zertal and Akiva Eldar’s Lords of the Land. A portion of this article seeks to prove that Israeli occupied territories in the West B...
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Ctrl+Alt+Delete: Iran's Response to the Internet |
Documentation and analysis of Iran's extended history of suppressing free expression through strict regulations over internet users as well as arrest, detention and torture of bloggers. (Iran HRDC, 08...
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The Global Economic Crisis: How Much is the Persian Gulf Worth Now? |
Despite projections in late 2008 that the Persian Gulf states had the cash and the incentive to cushion the regional impact of the financial crisis, evidence is mounting that the region is far from be...
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The Gulf Cooperation Council: A New Global Force? |
Mohsin S. Khan discusses the GCC, assessing the Persian Gulf countries’ prospects for a monetary union and a repository of dollar reserves generated by oil. (PDF format, Peterson Institute for Interna...
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Islamists and the West: Time for a Common Vision? |
Palestinian deputy foreign minister, Dr. Ahmed Yousef opposes the West's portrayal of Hamas as an extremist, terrorist organization, and argues that in order to make progress in its relations with the...
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Syria and Turkey Deepen Bilateral Relations |
Bilal Y. Saab examines the regional context within which the military exercise between Syria and Turkey was conducted. (The Brookings Institution, 05/06/2009)
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Iraq and the Kurds: Trouble Along the Trigger Line |
Iraqi leaders and the U.S. must manage increasing tensions between the Baghdad federal government and Kurdish authorities or face deadly violence following the U.S. troop withdrawal. (Crisis Group, 07...
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Understanding Al-Qaeda and Hezbollah |
Essay makes a comparative study of al Qaeda and Hezbollah, considering their ideological origins, justifications for terror, and overall objectives and tactics. By Jordan E. Barber (e-IR, 07/06/2009)
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Israel and Sri Lanka: a media analysis of war crimes allegations |
Report by Just Journalism, a UK-based research organization focused on how Israel and Middle East issues are reported in the UK media. (June 2009)
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The Archaeology of Iran’s Regime |
The uprising in Iran against the stolen election exposes the true character and intentions of a regime that seeks to rule without and against its people, says Mahmood Delkhasteh. (Open Democracy, 07/0...
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The Supreme Leader |
The article focuses on the role of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as other major leaders since the revolution and reflects how their power struggle is influencing the current c...
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Benjamin Netanyahu Speech: An Analysis |
Author analyzes Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on the peace process on June 14 at Bar Ilan University, calling it innovative. By Dr. Yoav J. Tenembaum. (06/19/2009)
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Ignore All the Iran Experts |
Predictions about Iran are a dime a dozen these days. And that's exactly what they're worth. By Charles Kurzman (Foreign Policy, June 2009)
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Iran Shaken by Electoral Earthquake |
Whether the hardliners can consolidate their coup and purge their rivals or the reformist, push back to reassert their rights; from now on Iranian politics is going to operate within different paramet...
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Analysis: Why was PA reaction to Netanyahu's speech so harsh? |
Palestinian leaders react harshly to Netanyahu's speech because they feel Obama's support enables them to be more politically defiant, rendering a peace agreement increasingly elusive. Khaled Abu Toam...
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Salam Fayyad: The two-state solution needs action as well as words |
Salam Fayyad discusses Netanyahu's speech on June 14. (The Independent, 06/14/09)
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Hezbollah: No Questions Asked |
Hezbollah was defeated in the elections, but the issues of its armament, information and role are still not to be questioned until further notice. By Mshari Al-Zaydi (Asharq Alawsat, 06/13/2009)
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Lebanon's Elections: Reading The Signs |
A peaceful election dissolves myths and rearranges the country’s political jigsaw. But the issue of Hizbollah’s weapons remains, says Hazem Saghieh.
(Open Democracy, 06/12/2009)
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U.S.-Iranian Engagement: The View from Tehran |
Mutual expressions of a desire for a new relationship aside, there are sound reasons for the two countries to turn the page. (Crisis Group, 06/02/2009)
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President Barack Obama's Peace Plan for the Middle East? |
Author explores U.S. peace plan for the Middle East and discusses means for positive U.S. foreign policy there. By Dr. Yoav J. Tenembaum. (05/25/2009)
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Ahmadinejad Courts Diplomacy |
Set to win next month’s elections, the Iranian president is pursuing a diplomatic breakthrough with Washington. By Kamal Nazer Yasin (ISN Security Watch, 05/20/2009)
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Turkey’s Identity and Strategy: A Game of Three-Dimensional Chess |
In depth analysis of Turkey’s internal evolution, the related consequences for Ankara’s foreign and security policies, Turkey’s integration in the West, and possible alternative postures. By Zeyno Bar...
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Cyprus’s Last Best Chance |
Cypriots must seize chance to build a healthy, reunited country that can make the most of its economic potential in the region, and play its part in world affairs. Written By Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carte...
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