Archive for September 14, 2007
If you want to know who `Abd-u-s-Sattar (that is how Hanna Batatu used to transliterate following the old system of the Library of Congress–which is the system I favor) Abu Rishah was, read those glowing tributes in Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat (the mouthpiece of Prince Salman).
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
Syrian deputy foreign minister tells Al-Akhbar that his regime will decide “when and where” to respond to Israeli bombing of Syria. Let me guess: Belgium in the year 2034?
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
“A decent two-state solution to the ‘Palestinian problem’ has become impossible.” (thanks Ali)
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
I worry that the bombastic and empty rhetoric of the (increasingly unpopular) Iranian regime on the Palestinian question is only turning away Iranian public opinion from the Palestinian cause. That was exactly what happened under the regime of Saddam Husayn, and it explains why there is very little interest in or sympathy for (by Kurds [...]
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
If I can get an 8th day in the week, I can devote more time to this blog.
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
“Giuliani Advisor: Raze Palestinian Villages” (thanks Ken)
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
Surging…in people’s houses in Iraq. (NYT)
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
Yesterday, Al-Arabiya TV aired a report about how life is returning to normal in Baghdad. As evidence, they showed an Iraqi man making a purchase at a shop. We call that documentation in academia.
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
I like it when the sectarian Christian LBC-TV (which is largely owned by Saudi money now) tries to feign sensitivity to Islam during the month of Ramadan.
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
If you rely on the lousy Iranian regime to counter the lousy Saudi regime you will surely be disappointed. This is like relying on Jibril Rajjub to clean up Fath after Muhammad Dahlan.
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
Fouad Ajami pays tribute to a dear friend: “I myself fought al Qaeda with my own funds.” (I personally fought the Spanish fascists with my own hands during the Spanish civil war but do you see me bragging?) (thanks G)
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad
You may have watched Nabih Birri on LBC yesterday. Yet again he proves that he just can’t burn bridges to any side in Lebanon. It is very important for him to stay as speaker of parliament. Oh, and he as usual paid tribute to Saudi Arabia. This week, his designated Shi`ite deputy chairperson of the [...]
Posted on September 14, 2007 by As'ad