CNN Middle East News- Ban condemns Syrian 'brutality' in Homs, warns worse may comeThe Syrian assault on the city of Homs is "a grim harbinger of worse to come" without united pressure on the government in Damascus, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday. […]
- Activist: Infants, medical staff among dead in Homs crackdownFour straight days of shelling and bombing by Syrian government forces into the besieged city of Homs have left residents cowering, afraid to escape and fearing for their lives as bodies lie in the streets, unable to be recovered. […]
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STRATEGIC EMBRACE – By David So
The U.S.-Israeli alliance is one of the strongest in the world today. It has survived wars, the oil embargo, spy scandals, two intifadas, and Arab anger. But the[singlepic id=519 w=320 h=240 float=right] Middle East generally is far from the U.S. Israel still stands on the front line, and it must convince the U.S. to share the burder of maintaining peace. This is particularly true of the confrontation with Iran. Its nuclear weapons program is meant for Israel more than the U.S.
Although the U.S. was the first nation to recognize Israel in 1948, Israel was not a close ally in the Cold War for several decades. Israel had to be integrated
President Obama’s next challenges
“It’s going to remain a priority for this administration. And obviously, we’re going to work hand in glove with Congress to advance direct negotiations and to [singlepic id=408 w=320 h=240 float=right]ultimately reach a settlement,” Mark Toner said while giving a statement from the U.S State Department regarding the peace process in the Middle East.
The Republicans gained the midterm elections while the Arab world eyes are on the U.S administration that promised to re-launch the peace talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians after the elections. President Obama’s administration stated that the peace process in the Middle East is still a priority and
U.S.A policy in Iraq Afghanistan and Israeli Palestinian conflict…Success or Failure?
Once a great power decides to invade another country it makes sure to find someone who will be able to lead the country occupied later. Not only new [singlepic id=164 w=320 h=240 float=right] occupied countries but also newly formed states could face such external effect in deciding who will become the leader.
In its war in Iraq and Afghanistan the United States did not succeed in preparing the countries for the after war period. The American intelligence and political teams thought that the Iraqi opposition which has been outside Iraq since tens of years will succeed in controlling the country after a complete American occupation which was supposed to be ended shortly after the Iraqis take the lead.
The Palestinian Case – A Continuous Tragedy
While Prime Minister Netanyahu is visiting the White House to meet President Obama, the Israeli government continues to give permits for new settlements [singlepic id=152 w=320 h=240 float=right] in East Jerusalem.
The latest permit was given for a plan to build twenty new settlements in the area of Sheikh Jarah. The Palestinian authority condemned the new Israeli decision and considered it a new challenge, which the American administration will have to face.
The World Policy Journal
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the World Policy Journal, the highly respected and widely cited publication on global issues. The anniversary issue of the World Policy Journal, due to hit stands this week, is dedicated to examining our world as it may look 25 years in the future. Experts, thought leaders, and commentators from around the world ranging from Russia to Iran, the Middle East to the Middle Kingdom, and beyond, examine compelling issues including terrorism and Islam,
The Meaning of State and the Smart Leader…
A state is made of several ministries that work together to give its citizens the service they need and also maintain the basic needs for the security of the country.
The Last Events in the Israeli – Palestinian area
Recently after the last Palestinian attack in
