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Middle Eastern News from World Press Review

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Middle Eastern News from World Press Review

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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.

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…

Has the Surge Prevented Peace in Iraq?

Republican presidential candidate John McCain has made his earlier endorsement of the

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.

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.

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.

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."

'Zionism: The Real Enemy of the Jews'-an Interview With Alan Hart

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.

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

An Iraq that evolves into a non-sectarian and independent democracy initiates a hopeful path to stabilization of the entire Middle East.

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

In an interview, Francis A. Boyle urged Iran to begin drafting lawsuits for presentation to the International Court of Justice in The Hague before Washington's two-week ultimatum expires.

The Spreading Destruction of the Saada War in Yemen

The boundaries of the war in Yemen are expanding beyond Saada province. Bombing is audible from the nation's capital for the first time. Recent battles are among the bloodiest in memory.

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

Nearly a month after jailing women's rights activist Mahboubeh Karami and nine other women, the Iranian judiciary still has not presented the legal basis on which they are being held.

Leftist Students Square Off Against President in Iran

Leftist Iranian university students live under the theocracy of the Islamic Republic, where Marxism is considered blasphemy and criticizing Tehran's ruling system can come at a price.

Hamas and Israel: Strange Bedfellows

Although a few rockets have since been launched by non-Hamas factions, and Israel retaliated by temporarily reimposing the blockade, it seems that a stabilization has occurred.

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

Memarian has been honored by Human Rights Watch for his work, which

Gaza Truce Is a Sham, Say Analysts

Norman Finkelstein believes the peace moves with Syria and Lebanon, and the ceasefire with Hamas, have less to do with the Palestinian issue than they have with dealing with Iran's perceived nuclear threat.

Saudis Call for Dialogue

The kingdom has long been perceived as a piece of desert ruled by an ultraconservative clergy with radical interpretations of Islam.... My Saudi friend calls these sheer misperceptions.

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

The use of violence has never helped us in Palestine, but has, on the contrary, always damaged us; for example, suicide bombings gave Israel the justification for building the dividing wall.

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

In Yemen, women face many religious and tribal limitations, especially when pursuing careers that require frequent interaction between men and women, such as journalism.

Why a Cultural Boycott of Israel Is Necessary

With regard to Israel, the implementation of international B.D.S. is but one necessary measure to shift the balance away from the oppressor and help place it in the hands of the oppressed.

What Syrian-Israeli Talks Mean

Serious talks is an important step that will contribute substantially to peace and stability in the region. Unfortunately, the new enterprise is surrounded by dubious signs and uncertain circumstances.

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

The objective of this article-analysis is to present some key issues that will have to be addressed if a serious attempt is to be made in order to develop a Persian Gulf security regime.

An Unmentionable Truce?

A Hamas-Israel cease-fire could be on its way, but no press conference will be held to announce it. Instead, quiet on Gaza's borders will serve as the declaration that the cease-fire has begun.

Is Arab Media Truly Free?

New guidelines for Arab satellite channels can be understood as a call for a truce between various Arab governments: you hold your journalists back from attacking me, I'll hold mine.

On the Border Between Two Languages

For several years, it seemed as though cultural relations between Israel and Egypt were gradually being woven. But things have changed in the last few years, since the Al-Aqsa Intifada broke out.

Time for a Diplomatic Surge

In the wake of last month's congressional hearings featuring Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, it seems clear that Washington has focused its attention on a new nemesis: Iran.

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

An American lawyer who successfully sued Yugoslavia on behalf of Bosnia in 1993 has called on Tehran to support his bid to sue Israel for genocide against the Palestinians.

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