Richard Silverstein

Western Liberals and their ‘Problem’ with “Muslim Rage”

Western Liberals and their ‘Problem’ with “Muslim Rage”

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: We’re [Christians and Jews] above that sort of blood-letting. We solve our differences civilly through debate and the free exchange of ideas. As if…

 Rob L. Wagner

Is It A ‘Right to Free Speech’ Or A ‘Right to Incite’?

Is It A ‘Right to Free Speech’ Or A ‘Right to Incite’?

ROB L. WAGNER: The makers of the film have been clear about their intentions in making it – to incite violence. What rights should they have?

 Juan Cole

Top Ten Consequences of Today’s Regional Turmoil

Top Ten Consequences of Today’s Regional Turmoil

JUAN COLE: ‘A collapse in tourism’, ‘improvement in Barack Obama’s election chances’ – two of the the most significant predicted outcomes of the crises enveloping the Middle East

 mai abdul rahman

‘This Hateful Movie Is Not Worth A Drop of Blood’

‘This Hateful Movie Is Not Worth A Drop of Blood’

And so the violence associated with a vile, hate filled movie escalates. Why can we not fight hate with wisdom and rationality?

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: And so the violence associated with a vile, hate filled movie escalates. Why can we not fight hate with wisdom and rationality?

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

Mary: Jewish, Mother of Jesus and Now a Peacemaker

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: I’ve written before about ‘The Mary Initiative’ but it continues to have a powerful effect when people of different faith engage.

 Tabsir

Yemen’s Salih: The Elephant’s Still In the Room

DANIEL M. VARISCO: He was eventually deposed but disgraced leader Ali Abdullah Salih shows no inclination to leave Yemen.

 James M. Dorsey

Arab Springs Eternal: Evolution of a Revolution

Arab Springs Eternal: Evolution of a Revolution

JAMES M. DORSEY: The civil war in Syria dominates the news the wave of protests in the smaller cities of Arab states foretells a groundswell of mass demonstration.

 Ramzy Baroud

American ‘NeoCons’ Eye Arab Spring Spoils

American ‘NeoCons’ Eye Arab Spring Spoils

RAMZY BAROUD: After a short respite, neoconservatives are back with their bizarre maps, bleak visions, and a fail-proof recipe for perpetual conflict.

 Richard Silverstein

Israel Facing a Harsher, Less Predictable World

Israel Facing a Harsher, Less Predictable World

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: There are forces out there seeking to capitalize on the Arab Spring: It’s s a different world Israel is facing. A harsher world, one more difficult to control.

 Tabsir

Yemen’s Imams Miss The Point: Training Needed?

Yemen’s Imams Miss The Point: Training Needed?

MOHAMMED AL SAMEI, TABSIR: They don’t seem to notice the social and economic issues that are the main concern of their congregations.

 David Roberts

Days, Weeks or Months But Assad’s Fall is Assured

Days, Weeks or Months But Assad’s Fall is Assured

DAVID ROBERTS: The tactical masterstroke that the Free Syrian Army unleashed on Assad’s regime marks a spiral downwards for the regime

 Richard Silverstein

Legal Creep Threatening Web Site, Journalist Freedoms

Legal Creep Threatening Web Site, Journalist Freedoms

RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: “…Extraditing a UK citizen to the U.S. to prosecute him for this? For linking? Where do they plan to put him when they get him: Guantanamo?”

 Juan Cole

It’s US: Why Americans Should Support the Arab Spring

It’s US: Why Americans Should Support the Arab Spring

JUAN COLE: Americans have given up too soon on the Arab Spring. They have bought into overly large generalizations, some of them purveyed by right wing American pundits…

 Mondoweiss

The Long and Tortured History of Islamophobia

The Long and Tortured History of Islamophobia

ALEX KANE, MONDOWEISS: Deepa Kumar has written a detailed study of Islamophobia which links it inextricably to the cause of Empire

 James M. Dorsey

Female Olympians? OK. Female Drivers? No.

Female Olympians? OK. Female Drivers? No.

JAMES DORSEY: It’s likely excellent news for Dalma Malhas but it’s unlikely she’ll be driving to show jumping events in the Kingdom anytime soon.

 Tabsir

Catastrophe: The Untold Story of The Sahel

Catastrophe: The Untold Story of The Sahel

DANIEL M. VARISCO: It’s a crisis that seems to have evaded the world’s attention but the human disaster that Sahel is facing is vast

 Editor, MEP

Iran Threat Neutered as UAE Pipeline Starts Pumping

Iran Threat Neutered as UAE Pipeline Starts Pumping

In the short term the new pipeline is likely to increase the already high levels of distrust between the UAE (and Gulf in general) and Iran.

 Tabsir

‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’: But Where Are They?

‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’: But Where Are They?

DANIEL M. VARISCO: Wherever you look around the Middle East there is conflict, death and horror. Where is our Ghandi?

 David Roberts

The Dynamics, and Players in Saudi Succession

The Dynamics, and Players in Saudi Succession

DAVID ROBERTS: A key part of Saudi succession lies in the different power blocks of family lineage, but influence also comes with ability…

 Mich Cafe

Child Brides: Action Is Being Taken At Last

Child Brides: Action Is Being Taken At Last

MICH CAFE: It’s an issue throughout the Arab world and beyond. Finally, it’s being addressed.