Islamism

Posted on Thu, May 19, 2011 at 20:00 pm CEST

IHH Leader Yildirim: “We Will Not Hesitate to Sacrifice Shaheeds to Achieve the Flotilla’s Objective”

IHH, which plays a central role in organizing the upcoming flotilla to the Gaza Strip, joined Turkish Islamist organizations in… Continue reading

Posted on Wed, May 18, 2011 at 22:00 pm CEST

Turkey’s Threshold

Turkey faces what could be historic elections on June 12. Opinion polls suggest the ruling Justice and Development Party… Continue reading

Posted on Mon, May 16, 2011 at 20:21 pm CEST

Tell Me What They’re Reading and I’ll Tell You Who Will Win?

There’s an interesting point about pre-World War One Europe that applies very well to today’s international situation as well… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, May 15, 2011 at 01:07 am CEST

By The End of This Year Egypt Might Be Run By a Radical Islamist Regime

I’m not saying this lightly. For the first time, there is serious evidence not only for an Islamist-controlled parliament but even… Continue reading

Posted on Sat, May 14, 2011 at 14:07 pm CEST

Massive Anti-Israel Rally in Egypt Organized by…Facebook

Repeatedly we were told about the alleged absence of anti-Israel rhetoric and signs in Tahrir square during the revolution. I don’t think it was true… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, May 13, 2011 at 22:49 pm CEST

President Obama’s “Reset” of Relations with Muslims and a Massacre in Pakistan

There’s something particularly poignant about news that at least 80 people were killed in Charsadda, Pakistan, by a Taliban attack on a… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, May 12, 2011 at 14:18 pm CEST

The Roots of U.S. Policy Insanity in the Middle East and the Cure

Why is U.S. and European policy toward the Middle East so off-base, and why do policymakers believe the strange things they think and… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, May 10, 2011 at 21:18 pm CEST

Israel’s New Neighbor Egypt: Radical Nationalist President; Islamist-Dominated Parliament

Amr Moussa, probably Egypt’s next president, has given a comprehensive picture of his views, a foretaste of the likely policies… Continue reading

Posted on Sun, May 8, 2011 at 22:01 pm CEST

Palestinians: Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Islamism

I’m always a bit wary of using public opinion polls in the Middle East because much depends on the day the poll is done… Continue reading

Posted on Sat, May 7, 2011 at 11:41 am CEST

Will the Arab Uprisings Result in the Emergence of a Sunni Bloc Dominated by Turkey?

Against the background of the fall of the autocratic regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, the massive demonstrations in Yemen, Syria and Bahrain… Continue reading

Posted on Fri, May 6, 2011 at 16:46 pm CEST

The AKP’s Election Manifesto: The Silences That Ring Alarm Bells

In late April 2011, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) announced their manifestos… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, May 5, 2011 at 19:43 pm CEST

Hamas’ Identification with Extremist Jihadist Islam and Al-Qaeda’s anti-Western Orientation

Hamas’ condemnation of killing Osama bin Laden reflects the movement’s deep identification with extremist jihadist Islam and… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, May 5, 2011 at 01:20 am CEST

Mass Media Nonsense and Western Blindness

It is amazing what nonsense appears in the mass media. Consider the following paragraph from a Washington Post story… Continue reading

Posted on Wed, May 4, 2011 at 19:49 pm CEST

Turkey Should Block Gaza Aid Convoy to Avert New Crisis

Who is to blame for the Mavi Marmara incident, May 31, 2010? The Turkish government immediately… Continue reading

Posted on Tue, May 3, 2011 at 00:30 am CEST

Is there a link between Bin Laden’s killing and the Arab Revolt?

The photos released of the fortified villa in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where Osama bin Laden died on Sunday night, show a… 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 Mon, April 18, 2011 at 00:18 am CEST

Assassin of Anwar Sadat Explains The Law of Unintended Consequences in the Middle East

This is fascinating for a totally unexpected reason. It illustrates the law of unintended consequences, which is perhaps the single most… 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 Fri, April 15, 2011 at 01:55 am CEST

“Peace Activists” Paving the Way for the Use of Force and Violence on New Flotilla

A speech by IHH leader Bülent Yildirim and a document which appeared on the ISM website about applying to participate in the voyage… Continue reading

Posted on Thu, April 14, 2011 at 21:32 pm CEST

Will Turkey’s Next Constitution be a Societal Covenant Imbued with Respect for Differences?

Agreeing upon the rules for how they are going to live together, with mutual respect for differences, is the fundamental challenge that faces… Continue reading