Posted on Tue, February 8, 2011 at 00:09 am CET
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WikiLeaks: The Egyptian View of the Middle East

WikiLeaks cable about Egyptian foreign policy: Cairo-Baghdad Relations, Iranian ‘devils’, Syria and Turkey… Continue reading

Topics: Arab League • Egypt • Iran • Iraq • Syria • The Middle East • Turkey • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Mon, February 7, 2011 at 22:59 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: Suleiman on Dangers Posed by Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

Also discussed were the implications of the Hamas victory in the Palestinian legislative elections, the proliferation of extremist ideologies, and the nebulous nature of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Muslim Brotherhood • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Mon, February 7, 2011 at 18:27 pm CET
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Iranian Students Urge Muslims to Chant ‘Allah-o-Akbar’ in Solidarity with Egyptians, Tunisians

The Association of Unity among Muslim Students called on Muslims around the world to chant ‘Allah-o-Akbar’ (God is Great) slogan on Thursday night in a unified move to voice their solidarity… Continue reading

Topics: Egyptian Revolution • Global Islam • Iran • Jasmine Revolution • Jordan • Shi'ism • Yemen 
Posted on Mon, February 7, 2011 at 08:07 am CET
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Iran Searching for Weak Points of Trans-Regional Enemies

A senior Iranian commander said Iran has taken the necessary measures for potential confrontation against trans-regional forces and is presently looking for the weak points of the enemies… Continue reading

Topics: Anti-Israelism • Iran • The Middle East • United States of America 
Posted on Mon, February 7, 2011 at 06:59 am CET
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Key Role of Speedboats in Iran’s Naval Doctrine

Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi underlined that use of speedboats is at the heart of the Iranian Navy’s operational doctrine since… Continue reading

Topics: Iran • The Middle East 
Posted on Mon, February 7, 2011 at 02:20 am CET
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WikiLeaks: US-Turkey Relations Improve

The tone of the relationship has been improving since PM Erdogan’s visit to Washington last June, but Iraq continues to dominate our agenda… Continue reading

Topics: Turkey • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Sun, February 6, 2011 at 21:56 pm CET
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Do Egyptians Want a Relatively Secular, Stable Democracy?

Here is the real issue: What do the masses want? Remember, it is the people of Egypt — especially in an election — that will determine the outcome, not just… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Egyptian Revolution • Eurabia • Global Islam • Islamism • Muslim Brotherhood • The Media 
Posted on Sat, February 5, 2011 at 19:18 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: Germany Ready to Support Iran Sanctions

Germany would prefer to see action taken within the UNSC, but is concerned about Chinese commitment. Iran Task Force Director Krueger said Germany was looking… Continue reading

Topics: Germany • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Sat, February 5, 2011 at 16:23 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: Tehran has ‘Technical Ability’ to Make Highly Enriched Uranium

US officials believe Iran now has the “technical ability” to make highly enriched uranium, an essential step towards building a nuclear bomb, according… Continue reading

Topics: Iran • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Fri, February 4, 2011 at 01:18 am CET
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How American ‘Experts’ View the Islamist Threat

As I pointed out recently the mass media in America generally presents only one side of the debate nowadays. Then, it publishes nonsense which survives because… Continue reading

Topics: Islamic Fundamentalism • Islamism • The Middle East • United States of America 
Posted on Thu, February 3, 2011 at 15:36 pm CET
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Netanyahu: Egyptian Revolt Proves Israel Needs Strong, Solid Security Arrangements

Yesterday was a dramatic day in our region. Millions of people poured into the streets of Egypt. President Mubarak, who has ruled Egypt for 30 years, announced that… Continue reading

Topics: Egyptian Revolution • Iran • Islamic Fundamentalism • Israel • Palestinian Authority • Peace Process • The Middle East 
Posted on Tue, February 1, 2011 at 23:11 pm CET
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Egypt: The Turning Point, The Regime’s Plan on What to Do Next

Out of “good intentions,” the United States is headed the biggest catastrophe in the history of its relations with the Middle East. Thirty years after Iran’s revolution produced a similar situation, nothing has been learned by U.S. policymakers… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Egyptian Revolution • Islamic Fundamentalism • Islamism • Muslim Brotherhood • The Middle East • United States of America 
Posted on Tue, February 1, 2011 at 22:25 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: Suleiman Vows to Fight Radicalism

During an April 21 meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, Egyptian General Intelligence Service Chief Omar Soliman explained that… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Gaza and Westbank • Hamas • Iran • Islamism • Muslim Brotherhood • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Tue, February 1, 2011 at 03:08 am CET
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Netanyahu Warns Against Islamist Takeover of Egypt

Netanyahu warned that extreme Islamic radicals could take advantage of the upheaval in the country and gain control of Egypt, just as they did in Iran in 1979… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Germany • Islamism • Israel • Muslim Brotherhood 
Posted on Mon, January 31, 2011 at 15:07 pm CET
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Assad: anti-US and anti-Israel Stance will Save Him from an Uprising

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad believes he has more time for reforms, because of his anti-US and anti-Israel policy. He believes Egypt is suffering for its connection with the U.S. and Israel… Continue reading

Topics: Algeria • Anti-Israelism • Egyptian Revolution • Jasmine Revolution • Jordan • Syria • The Middle East • Tunisia • Yemen 
Posted on Mon, January 31, 2011 at 01:33 am CET
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U.S. Policy Toward Algeria as a Case Study for the Egypt Crisis

Two former ambassadors and several current and former U.S. diplomats have written me agreeing with my warnings regarding Egypt… Continue reading

Topics: Algeria • Egypt • The Middle East • United States of America 
Posted on Mon, January 31, 2011 at 00:25 am CET
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Iranian Opposition Leader Mousavi on Egypt and Tunisia Rebellions

It is interesting to point out that there are two Iranian models for what’s happening now. I am not saying that anyone is consciously thinking in these terms… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Egyptian Revolution • Human Rights • Iran • Jasmine Revolution • The Middle East 
Posted on Sun, January 30, 2011 at 21:04 pm CET
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Reactions in Iranian Media to Failure of Istanbul Nuclear Talks

Iranian media blamed the West for the failure of the nuclear talks between Iran and G5+1 in Istanbul last weekend. Tehran Emrooz, a daily affiliated with the pragmatic conservative… Continue reading

Topics: Britain • China • Europe • Iran • Russian Federation • Turkey • United States of America 
Posted on Sun, January 30, 2011 at 20:25 pm CET
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Whose Fault is the Egyptian Revolt?

Robert Malley, son of Simon Malley, ace Israel-hater, scion of the Egyptian Communist Party, former White House aide, and a key person in the lobby of Middle East… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Israel • The Middle East • United States of America 
Posted on Sun, January 30, 2011 at 16:19 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: U.S. Discusses Iran and Gaza with Mubarak’s Son

During an hour-long meeting on February 17 [2009], Gamal Mubarak discussed with Senator Joseph Lieberman the problems with Gaza and Palestinian reconciliation… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Gaza and Westbank • Iran • Peace Process • United States of America • WikiLeaks 
Posted on Sun, January 30, 2011 at 00:35 am CET
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The Egyptian Revolt: I’m Worried that Others Aren’t Worried

It is tempting to see this as a revolution that will bring down the regime. But Egypt is not Tunisia. And while the demonstrations are passionate… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Islamism • Muslim Brotherhood • The Middle East 
Posted on Sat, January 29, 2011 at 15:21 pm CET
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Iran Asks Egypt to Meet Public Demands Despite Its Own Crackdown on the Green Movement

Iran expects Egyptian officials to listen to the voice of their Muslim people, respond to their rightful demands and refrain from exerting violence by security forces and… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Iran • Islamic Fundamentalism • Shia Islam • Sunni Islam 
Posted on Fri, January 28, 2011 at 18:58 pm CET
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The Fate of Egypt’s Government?

Will the Muslim Brotherhood come to power in Egypt and thus change the balance in the Middle East in favor of the Islamists… Continue reading

Topics: Egypt • Iran • Muslim Brotherhood • Satire • The Middle East • United States of America 
Posted on Fri, January 28, 2011 at 02:29 am CET
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Pro-Democratische Protesten in Midden-Oosten Gemakkelijke Prooi voor Islamisten

In een vrijdag verschenen artikel in de Jerusalem Post wijzen de Israëlische experts op het gevaar van een overname van de protesten door Islamisten die met andere bedoelingen de… Lees verder

Topics: Egypt • Hezbollah • Iran • Islamism • Israel • Lebanon • Muslim Brotherhood • Nederlands • The Middle East • Tunisia 
Posted on Tue, January 25, 2011 at 20:47 pm CET
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WikiLeaks: U.S. Envoy Discusses Security with Israel

In all of his meetings, General Jones described his mandate as developing a security plan to address the needs that will arise from the establishment of a Palestinian state, factoring in the… Continue reading

Topics: Israel • United States of America • WikiLeaks