Archive for April 2, 2009

Kamil Al-As`ad Responds

Former speaker of the Lebanese parliament, Kamil Al-As`ad, responds to my article about Shi`ite political feudalism. (thanks George)

Posted by As'ad at 10:01 PM 04/2/09

Account of the debate

Here is an account of the debate. (thanks Jack)

Posted by As'ad at 9:56 PM 04/2/09

Bushama and House of Saud

Obama is greeting Saudi King in London. (thanks Maddy)

Posted by As'ad at 12:16 PM 04/2/09

….off to Berkeley

I will be gone until Sunday for the Model Arab League conference at UC Berkeley (and I will make brief introductory remarks at the plenary session on Friday morning). I will be there until Sunday but will occasionally blog, especially if I am asked to debate an Israeli diplomat anywhere.

Posted by As'ad at 10:30 AM 04/2/09

My Debate with that guy

So I had a long day yesterday. I woke up late, but I had a deep sleep. During the day, I was preserving my voice. I had these Halls drops and would avoid talking on the phone. The few times I spoke on the phone, I had to say that I [...]

Posted by As'ad at 10:30 AM 04/2/09