Arabs, Beware the “Small States” Option

This article can also be read in Turkish here. At the heart of all politics lies cold, hard opportunism. New Continue reading →

Why Arabs Need Iran – Part 1

In 2011, when Arab revolts began to sweep the Middle East and North Africa, the view from Washington and its Continue reading →

I Want My Sunni Back

By Sharmine Narwani There is something quite unique about the Middle East’s “Resistance Axis” which includes Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Hamas Continue reading →

Pentagon Game to Divide Iranians and Arabs

By Sharmine Narwani Analysts and pundits have spent the past two weeks puzzling over the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Continue reading →

“Irhal Amreeka”

By Sharmine Narwani Note: The Arabic “Irhal,” which means “Leave” or “Go away,” is the most powerful slogan of the 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 →

Hillary Dusts off Iranian Bogeyman…Again

By Sharmine Narwani US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seems to have a tough time grasping what kids on the Continue reading →

Getting in Line for a Revolution

What is interesting about the tsunami of change sweeping through the Middle East this past month is that the “dumb, Continue reading →