The Myth of Assad, ISIL and Extremism

Translated into Turkish here. It is difficult to find US officials directly claiming that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in league with the Continue reading →

Biden: Turks, Saudis, UAE funded and armed Al Nusra and Al Qaeda

Update: The White House on Saturday said Vice President Joe Biden “apologized for any implication that Turkey or other allies Continue reading →

أعطني حدودا آمنة وانس الديموقراطية

شارمين نرواني – بعد مرور ثلاث سنوات على ولادة ما يسمى بـ”الربيع العربي” لا يزال البعض ينادون بالإصلاح الديموقراطي متجاهلين Continue reading →

“Security Arc” forms amidst Mideast terror

Read this article in Arabic and Italian. Many observers are correct in noting that the Middle East is undergoing yet another Continue reading →

Deal or No Deal, Iran’s Stock Keeps Rising

The recent high-drama nuclear negotiations in Geneva were riveting, to be sure. Old foes shuttled between conference rooms, chatted amiably Continue reading →

CW Expert Opinion on the UN Report on Syria

While investigating the UN Report on chemical weapons (CW) use in Ghouta, Syria, we sought a multitude of opinions from Continue reading →

Yara Abbas – In her own words

By Sharmine Narwani I met Al Ikhbariya journalist Yara Abbas for the first and only time in August 2012. I Continue reading →

Syrian General Manaf Tlass: Neither Here Nor There

By Sharmine Narwani The departure of Brigadier General Manaf Tlass from Syria continues to make headlines around the world. But Continue reading →