ANALYSIS-Kuwait’s democracy troubles Gulf Arab rulers
The Sabah family that dominates the cabinet is expected to remove him rather than see one of its own face a public …
10 days that shook Tehran
Still, the ayatollah and Ahmadinejad must hear the roar of the rapids ahead. Millions of Iranians, perhaps a majority of the professional …
Former Iran President at Center of Fight Between Classes of the Political Elite
One of Iran’s wealthiest and most powerful men, a former right-hand man to the father of the revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Mr. …
Exploring Iran’s Unrest and the Obama Factor
“We don’t want this regime to fall. We want our votes to be counted, because we want reforms, we want kindness, we …
Ben Laden responds to Obama’s visit
The leader of "Al-Qaeda" Osama bin Laden sharply criticized the new American president. He called his policy hostile to the Muslims, and …
Netanyahu Speech: Israel’s Hard-Liners Embrace Speech, Palestinians Enraged
"Netanyahu wants to put us in a situation where he looks like he offered something, and we said no," Erekat said. "Netanyahu’s …
Outlasting the ayatollahs
No U.S. denunciation of what took place in Iran is as credible as the reports and pictures coming out of Iran. Those …
Iran’s Election, Obama’s Challenge
Restoring relations with the United States is a top priority as Iran votes in an election that could put reformists in charge. …
OBAMA’S CAIRO SPEECH
The arrogance and the preachings are out but two things American still stand out, and that is the United States is a …
Iran: Ahmadinejad’s Palace Coup
As Iranian voters cast their votes today, clinging to hopes of change, sources indicate that security forces are planning a massive crackdown …
A bigger struggle lies ahead
Ahmadinejad has not disappointed his supporters in the election campaign. More importantly, he has startled and demoralized many of his enemies. His …
Iran’s Ahmadinejad Accuses Rivals of Using Hitler Tactics
The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and his main pro-reform opponent, Mir Hossein Mousavi, have accused each other using Hitler-like propaganda tactics in …
Regional Financial Groupings, a Wise Mechanism to Combat the Economic Crisis
The western countries and the international financial institutions then were the only sources that were able to offer these supports to the …
The Anti-Reagan
Is Obama unaware that Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia run prisons that make Guantanamo look like The Breakers at Palm Beach? © 2009 …
Carrot and Stick
Is it “better than nothing†or “well it’s something†or even “it’s about timeâ€? Which is it? Is it “better than nothing” …
Obama’s Home Run in Cairo
People were hopeful that Obama’s speech would mark a sharp break with the Imperial America as represented by the administration of George …
Apologies and Ayatollahs
According to the mighty Wurlitzer in the White House press office, this week’s penitent presidential venture to the Middle has been "historic" …
‘Not The Same America’
I would be very frustrated if I were Obama having this conversation with you. You’ve got Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu saying …