Author Archives: iPouya

The Cables that Call for Attacks on Iran: An Alternative Analysis

Posted on December 7, 2010 by iPouya

My recent Tehran Bureau article: With WikiLeaks’ release of over 250,000 confidential diplomatic cables between the US and its allies, politicians and specialists on Iran are falling over themselves to highlight Iran’s regional isolation and the threat posed by its … Continue reading →

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Brazil Recognizes Palestine

Posted on December 4, 2010 by iPouya

For Brazil, an emerging power, to recognize a Palestinian state in the pre-1967 borders may not have an immediate effect on the ground, but it is without a doubt significant nonetheless – al-Jazeera: Israel has expressed disappointment at Brazil’s decision … Continue reading →

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WikiLeaks: U.S.-Iran Relations “Now What” Moment?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by iPouya

Huffington Post – Excerpts: It should now be clear that U.S. policy has never been a true engagement policy. By definition, engagement entails a long-term approach that abandons “sticks” and reassures both sides that their respective fears are unfounded. We … Continue reading →

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The Latest WikiLeaks Leak: “US urged to tackle Iran”

Posted on November 28, 2010 by iPouya

al-Jazeera: Among the documents in the cache of quarter-million files are striking passages detailing US observations from meetings with foreign leaders regarding Iran. A series of diplomatic cables sent from US diplomats in the Middle East to the US state … Continue reading →

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Church in Arizona protested because it looks like a mosque

Posted on November 21, 2010 by iPouya

Our country is going mad! – Islamophobia may have reached a point in this country where people condemn Christians that they suspect are Muslims without ever checking the facts. In Phoenix, Arizona, a new Christian church has residents fearing that … Continue reading →

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Site: “Wtf has Sarah Palin done so far?”

Posted on November 15, 2010 by iPouya

This is actually pretty funny. Here’s the link to the site. The good thing about it is that all the quotes/jokes are sourced. By the way, I hope she runs and clinches the Republican nomination for president in 2012 because … Continue reading →

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George Bush’s memoirs reveal how he considered attacks on Iran and Syria

Posted on November 8, 2010 by iPouya

The Guardian: George Bush ordered the Pentagon to plan an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and considered a covert attack on Syria, the former president reveals in his memoirs. Bush, in the 497-page Decision Points, a copy of which was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bush, US Foreign Policy, US-Iran Relations | 2 Comments

How political Islam is winning the war for talent (and gaining a competitive edge)

Posted on October 27, 2010 by iPouya

Foreign Policy Magazine – Excerpts: In 2009 the Muslim Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide Mohammed Mehdi Akef voluntarily stepped aside — the first time a top leader in the movement had voluntarily resigned before reaching death’s door. His message, as Michele Dunne … Continue reading →

Posted in Hezbollah, Islamism | 11 Comments

“Growing Use of Contractors Added to War’s Chaos in Iraq”

Posted on October 23, 2010 by iPouya

NY Times – Excerpt: The mayhem cropped up around Iraq, notably in one episode reported in March 2005 in which a small battle erupted involving three separate security companies. At a notoriously dangerous checkpoint on the main road to the … Continue reading →

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Trailer: “Skyline”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by iPouya

A treat for Sci-Fi junkies… me being one of them. Release date: November 12.

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Sanctions pinch UAE-Iran trade (video)

Posted on October 20, 2010 by iPouya

See the al-Jazeera video here.

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“Is Iran Pulling the Strings in Iraq? Not Quite”

Posted on October 20, 2010 by iPouya

Time.com – Excerpts: The fact that Iran has blessed a second term of office for Iraq’s Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki — support that could help get him re-elected — is being treated in some corners as a grim and unexpected … Continue reading →

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CNN Video on Ahmadinejad’s Visit

Posted on October 13, 2010 by iPouya

Very interesting.

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Ahmadinejad Visits Lebanon

Posted on October 13, 2010 by iPouya

[There is a rally organized in south Beirut, a Hizbullah stronghold. There is no footage of the event yet, but it should be interested. I went to one such rally 2 years ago when I was in Lebanon and it … Continue reading →

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“Why the Dollar is Green”

Posted on October 9, 2010 by iPouya

[This is a project spearheaded by some friends of mine that I think is worth your time. Read about it below and cast your vote please] **Forwarded Message About:  The film  “Why the Dollar’s Green” will provide researched analysis explaining … Continue reading →

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