Hamas’ Options: Bad and Worse
2014-07-16
Even though every one of their complaints about it was valid, Hamas should have accepted the ceasefire proposal.Continue Reading
Interview With Iran Review
2013-09-10
Can Palestinians overcome a permanent power inequity with Israel?Continue Reading
US Comedy of Errors Continues in Egypt
2013-08-13
Advertisements This piece originally appeared at LobeLog The comedy of errors that is US involvement in Egypt is reaching new heights. The Obama administration continues to be torn by conflicting preferences and concerns. This week its blunders reached new heights after it blessed the trip of Republican Senators John McCainContinue Reading
A Short-Sighted US Policy In Egypt
2013-07-31
Advertisements This article originally appeared at LobeLog. It’s time to ask some tough questions about US policy regarding Egypt. The most pressing being what that policy is, exactly? I agreed with the easily assailable decision by the Obama administration to refrain from labeling the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi a coup.Continue Reading
Limited US Influence in Egypt Can Still Do Some Good
2013-07-11
Advertisements This article originally appeared at LobeLog. When is a coup not a coup? When calling it that carries repercussions that make a bad situation worse. US President Barack Obama is struggling with recent events in Egypt. Once again he’s presented with a situation in the Middle East where heContinue Reading