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“Freedom of expression or freedom to offend”

by Abdel Bari Atouan

2 March 2006

We would have preferred demonstrations in the Arab-Muslim world to be limited to a pacific expression and not to be aggressive acts like the attacks against Danish embassies and consulates. It’s true these are regrettable and unjustified acts, but we understand the irritation of the 1.5 billion (…)

"The Palestinian democratic election"

by Abdel Bari Atouan

7 February 2006

The third part of the Palestinian population has been called to participate in elections to choose the members of the Legislative Council, which is aimed at supervising the actions of the National Authority. This is an event that must remind us that about six million Palestinian refugees won’t (…)

"The Arab regimes and Hamas’ victory"

by Abdel Bari Atouan

7 February 2006

The victory of Hamas in democratic elections in the occupied territories surprised Arab regimes. A victory that will allow that movement to lead the country and relieve pressures by the US and Europe, which demand reforms. What happened at the Gaza Strip and the West Bank is a true copy of (…)

“Events in France: a social eruption reacting to the political crisis”

by Saïd Al Shihabi

16 December 2005

While some prefer to compare the “riots in France” with the “civil rights” movements of the 60s in the United States, others see them as the evidence of the failure of the French social policy. In addition, the participation of non-Arabs and non-Muslims, who actually were not many, was for some (…)

“Syria in an awkward situation”

by Abdel Bari Atouan

22 November 2005

The difficult situation of the Syrian government after Mehlis’s accusations requires a very precise and reasonable strategic move to avoid possible sanctions. Syria has two options regarding Mehlis’s report. The first one is Saddam’s, that is, to refuse collaborating effectively with the UN (…)

“The constitution is on paper while the occupation is on the ground”

by Hamden Hamden

10 October 2005

Having the Iraqi people worried about the political game since the first day of occupation was aimed at making them forget their first priority: to clash with occupation forces. The United States and the puppet government of Iraq have tried to break out a civil war with the purpose of weakening (…)

“Iran’s geopolitical situation and its impact upon its international relations”

by Mohamed Ajlani

30 September 2005

Iran, one of the countries better located from the geographical point of view, has always been a target of great colonial powers. Its location has also enabled Iran to become a unique commercial market and ensured the path of the most important oil pipelines. In this regard, several countries (…)

“Legitimizing Iraq’s Division”

by Abdel Bari Atouan

6 September 2005

On April 2003, just after having finished combats in Iraq,
George W. Bush promised the Iraqis that their country would develop preserving its unity, independence and sovereignty, but after two years and 4 months, Iraqis have understood that Bush’s promises were but castles in the air. On the (…)