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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Ben Affleck and Argo’s Narrow Iran Lens
Here is a revised and expanded version of my article on Argo published at Muftah: The season of Oscar worthy films is upon us. Released on October 12, 2012, Ben Affleck’s third and probably most important directorial feat, Argo, is … Continue reading
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Ben Affleck’s Argo and the Problem With Viewing Iran Through a Narrow Lens
Here is my latest piece on The Huffington Post: The season in which studios begin to roll out their Oscar contenders is upon us. Ben Affleck’s third and probably most important directorial feat, Argo, will certainly receive due attention from … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Iran
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The VP Debates
The VP debates that took place last night were an entertaining spectacle, which is sad if you think about it. I think Biden won hands down but that’s besides the point as I have a bone to pick with both … Continue reading
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The Syrian War
That the US has sent a task force of 150 military advisers to Jordan to shore up the regime in the face of the spillover effects of the Syrian war speaks volumes about the gravity of the conflict in Syria. … Continue reading
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Jordanians hold protest against King Abdullah
The closer Jordan gets to the Arab Spring, the happier I get. See the video here.
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‘Saudi weapons’ seen at Syria rebel base
The more Saudi Arabia and Qatar support the uprising in Syria, the less sympathetic I get: “BBC News has uncovered evidence that weapons intended for the Saudi military have been diverted to Syrian rebels.”
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Iran sanctions now causing food insecurity, mass suffering
Glenn Greenwald: “Six years ago, when America and Europe were putting in place the first raft of measures to press Iran to come clean over its nuclear ambitions, the talk was of “smart” sanctions. The West, it was stressed, had … Continue reading