Syria

Posted on Fri, May 6, 2011 at 22:47 pm CEST

Syria: Why Are Western Governments Protecting Their Worst Enemy…While Trashing Their Friends

Here’s an unavoidable question: Why is it that when a relatively moderate Middle East state is threatened by demonstrations… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, May 2, 2011 at 23:34 pm CEST

Does Money really drive Turkey’s stance toward Arab Revolts?

A narrative has emerged to explain the varied responses of the Turkish government, led by the Justice and Development Party, or… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, May 1, 2011 at 21:49 pm CEST

Iran: Official Media Increasingly Criticized for Ignoring Syria Riots

Despite the escalation of Syria’s political crisis, most media affiliated with Iran’s conservative camp, mainly official media, have continued to… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, May 1, 2011 at 20:47 pm CEST

Egypt: Pillar of Fire and Political Plagues Are Bad Signs

Gas flames shooting 65 feet high signal the birth of a new Middle East. That pillar of fire, unlike the Biblical one, indicates that Egyptians… Continue reading

Posted on Sat, April 30, 2011 at 23:57 pm CEST

Obama Administration: Eager to Save Syria’s Anti-American Dictator

Before I remark on the idiotic analysis of the day, I have to write a disclaimer. Up to now I usually don’t remark on… Continue reading

Posted on Sat, April 30, 2011 at 23:42 pm CEST

Syria Not A Partner For Peace? So What’s New?

The Obama administration no longer considers Syria a potential peace partner for Israel because of its repression against… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, April 26, 2011 at 01:05 am CEST

Syria: Crackdown Begins; West Does Nothing

As I predicted yesterday, the Syrian government has now started a full-scale violent crackdown against oppositionists… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, April 25, 2011 at 19:44 pm CEST

Warning: Middle East Analysis Gone Wild…ly Inaccurate

OK. I admit it. It’s hopeless. When prestigious newspapers can’t get the most basic points about the Middle East correct… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, April 25, 2011 at 19:17 pm CEST

Syria: Who Is the Opposition and When Is The Moment of Truth?

There’s a bit of a mystery regarding Syria. First, who is the opposition? Second, what will happen… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, April 25, 2011 at 15:18 pm CEST

Syria’s Biggest Crisis in 40 Years

Today [April 23] Syria has entered its biggest internal crisis since 1970. The regime has come out to crush the… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, April 21, 2011 at 00:11 am CEST

Assad’s Bloody Crackdown Protest Threatens Sectarian War

President Bashar Assad, while abrogating Syria’s detested 48-year old emergency laws Tuesday, April 19, immediately replaced them with… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, April 17, 2011 at 21:35 pm CEST

Hamas’ Difficult Position on the Syrian Revolt

Hamas has found itself in a predicament over the clash between its solidarity with Muslim Brotherhood elements in Syria interested in toppling… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, April 14, 2011 at 15:16 pm CEST

Clinton: The Situation is Unsustainable Because I Say So

Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin. God hath numbered thy kingdom, and brought it to an end. Thou art weighed in the balances… Continue reading

Posted on Wed, April 13, 2011 at 19:10 pm CEST

Syrian Revolt Spreads to Ruling Alawite Tribes

The popular uprising against Syrian President Bashar Assad is still spreading… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, April 11, 2011 at 19:26 pm CEST

Riots in Syria as Product of Western Plot: Iranian Media on Syria Developments

This past week, most of Iran’s conservative media have continued to provide highly limited coverage of the riots in… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, April 7, 2011 at 18:29 pm CEST

How Many Points did Iran and Islamists Score So Far this Year?

Events in the Middle East have moved so quickly that one almost needs a daily scorecard to keep up. This article will try to give a basic picture… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, April 5, 2011 at 19:26 pm CEST

The Syrian Revolution 2011: First Protest Shooting in Damascus

The Syrian uprising took a new turn Tuesday, April 5, when armed protesters opened fire for the first time on security forces… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, April 4, 2011 at 00:42 am CEST

Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad Sends an Email to President Obama

The following email was recently received by the White House… Continue reading

Posted on Sat, April 2, 2011 at 19:33 pm CEST

Syrian Revolution Takes Off – Where is American Support?

As of today, one can say that the revolution in Syria must be taken seriously. Not only were the demonstrations large but also they… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, April 1, 2011 at 17:43 pm CEST

The Alawi Capture of Power in Syria

For many centuries, the ‘Alawis were the weakest, poorest, most rural, most despised, and most backward people of Syria… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, March 31, 2011 at 17:33 pm CEST

Syriana

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in his Damascus speech on Wednesday that foreign conspirators are responsible for the ongoing… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, March 31, 2011 at 00:39 am CEST

Syria: Bashar al-Assad to Demonstrators: Surrender or Die

Nowadays, Western officials and journalists seem to think nowadays that if you are a Middle East dictator and people start demonstrating… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, March 28, 2011 at 17:16 pm CEST

The Obama Administration Will Do Zero to Criticize or Undermine the Syrian Dictatorship

It’s official. The Obama Administration won’t do anything at all to help the Syrian people against the Bashar al-Asad dictatorship… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, March 25, 2011 at 21:08 pm CET

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates Urges Syria Regime Overthrow Against White House Policy

As I’ve reported, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is horrified by White House policies in the Middle East. Indeed, he has an extra reason for… Continue reading