The Poison of ‘Exceptionalism’: Putin and Obama Compete
MONDOWEISS: It's come to something when Barack Obama has to take a lecture on the evils of 'exceptionalism' from, of all people, Vladimir Putin …
#RumorControlLibya: Authorities Try to Seize Initiative
MAROUANE BAKIT, CGNEWS: Rumor is the new currency in post-revolutionary Libya. Its effects are widespread and damaging. …
“Thank You, Vladimir.” What Obama Should Say to Putin
JUAN COLE: By taking the words of John Kerry and quickly formulating a new policy on Syria Putin has saved Obama from a major political embarrassment …
The Weird World of Mahmoud Abbas: No-One’s Listening
RAMZY BAROUD: Israel has consistently tried to mould Palestinian leaders in its ideal image. In Mahmoud Abbas they have an unqualified success …
Strike on Syria: The Lobby’s In Overdrive
MONDOWEISS: As the vote in Congress nears there is one group of 'cheerleaders for war' who are working particularly hard. …
So What Exactly Does Barack Obama Stand For?
MONDOWEISS: Is he about extracting the U.S from costly and involved foreign conflict or in favour of same? Maybe he's the Drone Strike President? …
‘Isolated and Abandoned’: Morocco’s Islamists On the Ropes
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Two years after sweeping to power Morocco's ruling party is living on borrowed time, it seems …
‘Stop Dithering’. Saudi’s Message to Obama on Syria
CROSSROADS ARABIA: It's clear that impatience with Barack Obama's position on Syria is growing within the Kingdom. So what next? …
Ghost of Iraq Comes Back to Haunt US/UK Syria Plans
JUAN COLE: The heavy propaganda for an Iraq War waged by Bush, Blair governments came back to haunt the alliance on Thursday when parliament voted not to authorize a military strike on Syria. …
Qatar’s World Cup: Striking While it’s (Very) Hot
JAMES M. DORSEY: Activists have stepped up calls for a boycott of the 2022 World Cup if Qatar fails to bring conditions for its majority foreign work force in line with international labor standards. …
