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Russian-Georgian Conflict Impacts Middle East

Although the Russo-Georgian military clash appears over, its ramifications will be felt for a long time, especially as the political crisis between the two countries remains unresolved.
By Rayyan al-Shawaf.


 

If Only My Dream Is Realized

The bus driver warned us that we were approaching one of the permanent hard military roadblocks and asked us to remain calm and not to worry.… The bus stopped and the driver opened the doors… By Rawan Yousef Salah.


 

Has the Surge Prevented Peace in Iraq?

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has made his earlier endorsement of the "surge" strategy in Iraq a prominent feature of his campaign, but he might one day be embarrassed by it. By Dan Lieberman.


 

Settler Violence Against Palestinians on the Rise

Violence by settlers perpetrated against Palestinians has been on the rise in recent weeks in Hebron and the surrounding areas, residents and international observers said. From IRIN.


 

Mahmoud Darwish: A People and a Poet

In Arabic, Darwish means a pure, spiritual wandering man. For over four decades, Palestinian and Arab poets were inspired by him, referred to him, imitated him, debated over his poetry. By Ibtisam Barakat.


 

Yemen: The Conflict in Saada Governorate

Since 2004 hundreds of people have been killed and thousands displaced as a result of fighting between Shia rebels and government forces in the northern governorate of Saada. From IRIN.


 

Israel: Road Map or Bulldozer Map?

All sides seem to have left the idea of the Road Map, and are taking the physical tools of occupation and turning them into weapons. Al-Barghouthi calls this the "bulldozer plan."
By Nasser Lahham.


 

'Zionism: The Real Enemy of the Jews'—an Interview

Alan Hart's fascinating, at times shocking, tale of his experiences and conversations with top Middle East leaders provides historical context and offers an alternative to the conventional peace process. By Asma Hanif.




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Reconciliation of Sunni and Sh'ia
The only route to Middle East peace

By Dan Lieberman

Interview: Lawyer Seeks to Sue U.S. Over Iran Threats

By Chris Gelken, Press TV, Tehran, Iran

The Spreading Destruction of the Saada War in Yemen

By Jane Novak, The Long War Journal

Jailed Women Activists Go on Hunger Strike in Tehran's Evin Prison

By Niusha Boghrati, Worldpress.org correspondent

Leftist Students Square Off Against President in Iran

By Niusha Boghrati, Worldpress.org correspondent

Hamas and Israel: Strange Bedfellows

By Paul Scham, Washington, D.C., Common Ground News Service

'Iranians Love the West': An Interview With Omid Memarian

By Am Johal, New York, N.Y.

Gaza Truce Is a Sham, Say Analysts

Chris Gelken, Tehran, Iran

Saudis Call for Dialogue

By Asma Hanif, Common Ground News Service, Brussels, Belgium

'Once Upon a Country': An Interview With Sari Nusseibeh

By Mohanan Hamed and Adham Manasreh, Qantara.de, Bonn, Germany

Women Who Are Journalists in Yemen Persist in the Face of Discrimination

By Mohamed al-Azaki, Sanaa, Yemen

Why a Cultural Boycott of Israel Is Necessary

Remi Kanazi

What Syrian-Israeli Talks Mean

Hasan Abu Nimah, Jordan Times, Amman, Jordan

Security Structures in the Post-War Middle East: Europe's Role in the Persian Gulf

Antonia Dimou, Athens, Greece

An Unmentionable Truce?

Sadie Goldman with Jason Proetorius and I.P.F. Staff, Israel Policy Forum

Is Arab Media Truly Free?

Ramzy Baroud, Middle East Online, London, England

On the Border Between Two Languages

Ofri Ilani, Ha'aretz, Tel Aviv, Israel

Time for a Diplomatic Surge

Carah Ong, Right Web, Political Research Associates

Lawyer Seeks Iran's Help to Sue Israel Over Gaza Siege

Chris Gelken, Tehran, Iran

Carter's Crusade for Peace Sows Seeds of Hope in Middle East

Chris Gelken, Tehran, Iran

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