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GCC, Levant, North Africa and the “Influencers”. News and Views from across the Arab World

BDS: Are We at Palestine’s ‘South Africa Moment’?

BDS: Are We at Palestine’s ‘South Africa Moment’?

RAMZY BAROUD: The attack on Roger Water's recent comments are indicative of panic within the Israeli anti-BDS community …

The End of the ‘Turkish Model’? Erdogan Loses It

The End of the ‘Turkish Model’? Erdogan Loses It

JUAN COLE: He has accomplished much but has been caught in a swirl of corruption allegations and is soundingly increasingly shrill …

A New Vision for Qatar? Soccer Becomes Agent of Change

A New Vision for Qatar? Soccer Becomes Agent of Change

JAMES DORSEY: Qatar has taken a beating in the court of international public opinion recently but a major debate has been sparked …

‘Concentrating’ The Bedouin: Israel’s Prawer Plan

‘Concentrating’ The Bedouin: Israel’s Prawer Plan

JONATHAN COOK: The loaded term 'Judaisation' has been quietly dropped in favour of the more neutral 'development'. The consequences are the same. …

‘The Arab Homeland’: Why Does the Phrase Embarrass?

‘The Arab Homeland’: Why Does the Phrase Embarrass?

RAMZY BAROUD: With the music of JJ Cale in my head I've had time to think while traveling through Switzerland…

For Netanyahu Iran Is About ‘Apocalypse’ and ‘Mushroom Clouds’

For Netanyahu Iran Is About ‘Apocalypse’ and ‘Mushroom Clouds’

JUAN COLE: It appears that a light foam forms on Binyamin Netanyahu's lips when he begins speaking about Iran. Not all Israeli politicians are like him …

Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?

Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: We've had many false dawns on the Saudi tourism story but we may be on the cusp of a breakthrough now. …

Traffic Increase, Property Prices Rocket: Dubai’s ‘Groundhog Day’

Traffic Increase, Property Prices Rocket: Dubai’s ‘Groundhog Day’

ALEXANDER MCNABB: We appear to be back in the, ah, 'glory days' of 2006 and 2007 if recent reports are to be believed. Oh joy. …

Yemen’s Future: It’s A ‘No Win-No Win’ Situation For All

Yemen’s Future: It’s A ‘No Win-No Win’ Situation For All

RAMZY BAROUD: It's looking increasingly likely that major protests will resume in Yemen in the new year. …

Believe It: There’s a Latent Superhero In All of Us

Believe It: There’s a Latent Superhero In All of Us

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The daily duties and responsibilities may grind down our inner superhero but the flame lives in every Muslim woman …

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