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Jews and the Dutch: A History of Ups and Downs

The Netherlands is widely considered one of Israel’s closest allies but at the same time continues to take a critical stance toward Israel in line with EU’s pro-Palestinian policies… Continue reading

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Free Markets Can Transform the Middle East

As the high hopes for a brave new Middle East fade rapidly, Western policymakers must recognize that promoting market economics and its inevitable cultural changes are far more critical to the region’s well-being than encouraging free elections or resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict… Continue reading

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Inciting fear of Israel at the Sunday Times?

It is bizarre for the headline to focus exclusively on Israel… Continue reading

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The Middle East’s real apartheid

Arab/Muslim apartheid comes in many forms, and some victims have been subjected to more than one… Continue reading

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Talking Points

A hallmark of U.S. President Barack Obama’s approach to Israel has been to confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly about areas of disagreement almost every time they meet… Continue reading

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How the U.S. Army Sees The Arabs, Islam, and Middle Eastern Societies

What do you tell soldiers who are risking their lives on Middle East battlefields about the people they are fighting for and against simultaneously?… Continue reading

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Iran: Discourse on Shari’ah Aspects of Nuclear Weapons Development Continues

Why Islamic religious law prohibits the development of nuclear weapons… Continue reading

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The Real Meaning of Obama’s New Policy: War is Inevitable

Does President Barack Obama now love Israel?… Continue reading

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UN Report: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi Wanted to Stage Last Stand

The UN’s Human Rights Council released an unedited version of a 220-page report on Friday detailing Muammar Gaddafi’s last hours when rebel fighters moved into Sirte… Continue reading

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Obama: Please Apologize for Burning American Credibility

It should be obvious by now that President Barack Obama and his administration don’t know some basic things about the conduct of international relations… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: U.S. Role in Abdulmalek Rigi Capture Suspected

Was Rigi captured by the Iranians in Afghanistan with crucial direct or indirect U.S. help… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: Overview of 22 Bahman Protests Outside Tehran

The following provides an overview of February 11/22 Bahman opposition protests and official activities in several provincial Iranian cities… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: Grand Ayatollah to Khameini: “Free Prisoners, Make Clear Break with ‘Fanatics'”

Ardebili reportedly scolded Khameini for being out of touch with the people… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: “Iran Can’t Go On Like This”

Most Baku Iran watcher contacts predict massive demonstrations in Tehran, and significant protests in Tabriz, Mashad, Isfahan, and some smaller cities… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: Revolutionary Guard Chief of Staff Jafari slapped Ahmadinejad in the face

According to an Iranian opposition journalist and former political prisoner… Continue reading

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WikiLeaks: Child Malnutrition, Drug Use, Drug Labs, Afflict Urban Poor in Iran

Baku Iran Watcher met with a two Iranian NGO leaders who focus on children’s rights and drug addiction problems in poor areas on Tehran and other cities… Continue reading

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The New Middle East: Arab versus non-Arab Muslims; Sunni versus Shia

The new Middle East strategic battle is heating up and this is only the start… Continue reading

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Let Us Compare Al-Assad to Israel

Tariq Alhomayed wrote a column about the Arab hypocrisy in dealing with the ongoing slaughter in Syria by dictator Bashar al-Assad… Continue reading

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Ankara and Washington Ponder Next Moves in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has just completed a well-timed visit to Washington… Continue reading