❊ In Lebanon, “Dialogue” Means “Black Hole”
Whenever Mr. Najib Mikati is asked about the international tribunal, he gives this standard answer:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 28, 2011
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It’s Okay To Focus Too Much On Democracy
Anthony Cordesman on the western enthusiasm for what’s going on in the Arab world:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 28, 2011
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“Double Standards”
Christopher Anzalone compares the reaction of Hezbollah to Tunisia’s revolution and to the green revolution in Iran and concludes:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 27, 2011
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Should Hariri Participate In The Next Government ?
Michael Young makes the case that he should:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 27, 2011
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Mikati “Major Shareholder in Al-Akhbar”
So tells us a Le-Figaro profile of the new PM designate. So much for his so-called centrism.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 27, 2011
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Why Do Sunni Billionaires Like To Become Lebanese Prime Ministers?
Here’s an interesting observation by one of my readers, Gilbert:
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 26, 2011
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Conspiracy Theory Du Jour
Hariri and Mikati are pulling an act. They’re executing an elaborate Syrian-Saudi plan that will ultimately lead to Palestinian refugees being naturalized, the Christians diminished and the economy in tatters.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 26, 2011
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Why Should America Care About Lebanon?
One scholar makes the case for why American policymakers should care about this tiny nation.
Mustapha Hamoui · Jan 26, 2011
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