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American Conservatives Choking on Arab Democracy
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Will Protests Prompt Obama to Focus on Economic Development and Human Rights in Africa?
Will protests lead the Obama administration to implement real changes on how America approaches foreign policy in Africa?
The Key to Understanding Tahrir Square: Swarm Intelligence
“We have to learn to think and move in sync, without leader, without party, without manual. Swarm Intelligence Now!”
Why Haven’t the Burmese Joined the Recent Wave of Pro-Democracy Protests?
Burma’s ruling junta’s response to pro-democracy protests might not be as brutal as in the past.
Where the Demonstrators Wave Black Flags: Algeria, Part 1
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.
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.
Is There Any Upside to Middle-East Protests for al-Qaeda?
Is the conventional thinking which holds that al-Qaeda has been marginalized by the Middle-East protests mistaken?