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
In Lebanon, The Plot Thickens
By Sharmine Narwani The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), the UN Security Council-initiated investigation into the February 14, 2005 assassination Continue reading
Iranian “Feud:” Much Ado About Nothing?
By Sharmine Narwani A public spat between Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the country’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made Continue reading
Three Mideast Stink Bombs
By Sharmine Narwani Popular revolts may be spinning through the Arab world with a fervor and determination not seen in Continue reading
Looking Under My Bed For Al Qaeda
by Sharmine Narwani I looked under my bed last night. Just in case. And don’t tell me you haven’t either. Continue reading
Saudis Give Nod to Israeli Raid on Iran – The Sunday Times
Here we go… That coven of Iran-nuclear-drumbeaters that consist of Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are off again. Israel’s Mossad Continue reading
Did anyone notice Mossad’s new outlook on an Iran bomb? – The Daily Star
“Not only has a military option, in other words an attack by the Israel Air Force on Iranian nuclear installations, become more remote, but Israel has also lost its Iranian excuse not to accelerate peace negotiations with the Palestinians.”
Mideast Shuffle 