Monthly Archives: March 2011

Breaking with the Past: Egypt’s Emerging Foreign Policy

Posted on March 31, 2011 by iPouya

This is for pro-Israelis who are in denial about the tectonic shifts taking place in the Middle East – Jerusalem Post: Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil El-Araby said Tuesday that Iran has historically rooted relations with Egypt as a neighboring country, … Continue reading →

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Israel, Tunisia spar over Jewish immigration

Posted on March 30, 2011 by iPouya

Israel does not represent world Jewry and not all Jews have an overriding allegiance to Israel – AFP: Israeli and Tunisian diplomats were locked in a war of words on Tuesday over Jewish immigration after Israel said it was upping … Continue reading →

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Bahraini opposition leader says Saudi force must go

Posted on March 30, 2011 by iPouya

AJE: Bahrain’s Shia opposition leader has demanded that the Saudi-led force that was invited into the country to help quell anti-government protests should leave the country. Ali Salman said on Wednesday that foreign troops must leave because the opposition rejects “any military intervening … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck on the Middle East

Posted on March 30, 2011 by iPouya

To call Glenn Beck an orientalist is an understatement. Just look at his tirade here.  He employs some of the most generalizing and racist stereotypes. I can’t believe Americans listen to this guy.

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Eman al Obeidi and the defiant women of Libya…

Posted on March 29, 2011 by iPouya

I hope the opposition is taking note of these crimes. There will be an urgent need to settle some scores when Qaddafi is violently overthrown. See the video here.  Her refusal to suffer silently is our inspiration.

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The Syrian and Yemeni Regimes are their Sense of Humor

Posted on March 28, 2011 by iPouya

The Syrian government spokesman recently said that President Assad is the “only hope” for democratic reforms in Syria. Does anyone have the spokeman’s phone number? I want to hire him to join Maz Jobrani’s “Axis of Evil Comedy Tour.”  While … Continue reading →

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Updated Map of Rebel-Held Cities in Libya

Posted on March 28, 2011 by iPouya
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iPouya on Twitter

Posted on March 27, 2011 by iPouya

I’m slowly but surely becoming aware of the utility of twitter. It has really transformed my access to information as I follow new sources, bloggers, professors, activists, journalists, etc. Here’s my profile in case you wanted to know.

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Rebel Gains

Posted on March 27, 2011 by iPouya

The rebels in Libya are definitely on the march again. See the latest video update here.  And here‘s Juan Cole’s “Open Letter to the Left on Libya” which is a strong defense of supporting the no fly zone in Libya.

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Films “Miral” and “Budrus”

Posted on March 27, 2011 by iPouya

The more Israelis protest the release of “Miral,” the more I want to see it. Here’s the trailer. If you’ve seen it and like or dislike it, I’d like to hear why. Last night I watched “Budrus,” which is about … Continue reading →

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Supporting your country vs supporting your government

Posted on March 26, 2011 by iPouya

I have noticed that some Americans are shocked that some Libyans support Qaddafi. I’m sure there are Libyans who support him for a number of reasons, but lets be honest, some are supporting him because they think that supporting the … Continue reading →

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Ajdabiya has fallen to the rebels

Posted on March 26, 2011 by iPouya

After a string of setbacks for the rebels, they can now count one important victory.  The strategic city ofAjdabiya, with the help of coalition strikes, has fallen to the rebels and reports indicate that they have begun their march onto … Continue reading →

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Transfer of power “looming” in Yemen

Posted on March 26, 2011 by iPouya

See video update here.

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Iraq’s Maliki says Bahrain may ignite sectarian war

Posted on March 26, 2011 by iPouya

Reuters: We did not move to support the Shi’ites in Bahrain but we called for interference in Bahraini affairs to be stopped and don’t want to make it a sectarian issue. Because if it happens, it will be like a … Continue reading →

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Arab spring: an interactive timeline of Middle East protests

Posted on March 25, 2011 by iPouya

The Guardian has really showed its worth through its coverage of the revolutionary movements in the Middle East. Here’s its latest gem, an interactive timeline of Middle East protests.

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