Libya and the U.S.: America’s Uncomfortable Role
THE MOORE NEXT DOOR: The incentive to exaggerate America's role is high on one side; the opposite push to down play its overall relevance will grow.…
Damage limitation: China and Russia’s Options
JAMES M. DORSEY: China and Russia could quietly establish relations with Syrian protesters if and when Mr. Assad is forced to relinquish power. …
Default: Political Cowardice & Ratings Agencies
STEVE ROYSTON: I would suggest that to downgrade US debt while leaving other sovereign debts at a higher rating is a meaningless exercise.…
Assad Criticism Isolates Iran, Fails to Tackle Key Issues
JAMES M. DORSEY: Irrespective of his motives, King Abdullah has made a major contribution to the ending of the bloodletting in Syria. …
Gallup: Muslims Loyal, Non-Violent, Tolerant – Shock!
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: These same results keep being found, keep being published – and keep being greeted with surprise...…
The United States: A Nice Place to Visit, But…
ABU MUHAMMED: Guys from India and such places in the Far East generally have the worst time with me popping their soap bubble of hope of the United States as being a paradise on earth...…
The Veil: Protection from Sexual, Financial Exploitation
ABU MUHAMMED: I was surprised that a country with 10 million Muslims managed to lay down for the old back door without too much fuss—particularly in France, the birthplace of democracy…
British Parliament Lashes Out At FIFA Handing of Qatari Bribery Claims
JAMES M. DORSEY: The UK parliamentary call for an independent investigation of the alleged Qatari bribery follows a similar call by the German FA.…
UK-UAE CEO Forum Should Focus on Vibrant SMEs As Much As Big Business
PAUL MALONEY: While both nations have trumpeted the importance of a vibrant SME sector, too often it is often the little guy who overlooked.…
Is the ‘Turkish Model’ the one to follow in region?
RAMZY BAROUD: It has endured some punishing attacks but the democratic experience in Turkey is presented as a model for the region to follow. How useful is it, however? …
