The demonstrators in Algeria have been modest in number, but they are the first signs of deep unrest in a major oil- and natural gas-producing country in the region.
Where the Demonstrators Wave Black Flags: Algeria, Part 1
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Middle East & North Africa
Raymond Davis: Insert Your Conspiracy Theory Here
The United States is claiming diplomatic immunity for a man who’s obviously no diplomat.
In Their Mutual Ambivalence Israel and Iran Are Mirrors of Each Other
While Israel is undecided about attacking Iran, its drum beating has made Iran hesitant about developing nuclear weapons.
Israeli Military, President, and Intelligence Services at Each Other’s Throats Over Attacking Iran
The Israeli military, president and intelligence agencies continue to debate both an attack on Iran and how to rope the U.S. into the war.
Washington Draws a Line in the Sand on Settlements — With Palestine
The United States is applying pressure regarding the settlements — not on Israel, but on Palestine to withdraw the Security Council resolution calling them illegal.
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Interview with Phyllis Bennis
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New U.S. Rebuke of Settlements a Product of Egypt Protests?
The U.S. is supporting a U.N. Security Council statement condemning Israeli settlements.
Last Thing Washington Needs Is to Share Blame if Egypt Becomes Another Pakistan
Washington’s optimal position may be as a concerned bystander to developments in post-revolutionary Egypt.
Washington Voices Impatience with Regime
Amid the continuing stand-off between protestors and the Egyptian government, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama appeared Wednesday to be losing patience with both President Hosni Mubarak and his new vice president, Gen. Omar Suleiman.