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 →

“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 →

The UN Protocol’s Jihadist “Loophole”

By Sharmine Narwani Note: In light of today’s twin bombings in Damascus and the UN Mission’s feeble response to it, Continue reading →

New Phase in Syria Crisis: Dealmaking Toward An Exit

By Sharmine Narwani In recent weeks, there has been a notable shuffle in the positions of key external players in 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 →

Thomas Friedman — Hasbara GrandMaster Or Elitist Dupe?

Hard as I try, my mouth is fixed in an unattractive gape — unable, it seems, to correct itself. New Continue reading →