Will Geneva lead right back to Assad’s 2011 reforms?

Originally published at RT on February 10, 2016 Syrian peace talks have already stalled. The opposition refused to be in the Continue reading →

The Syrian opposition circus comes to town

This article was originally published on RT’s Op-Edge on December 22, 2015 In January, the Syrian government will – ostensibly Continue reading →

Iran in 2014: Regional ascendency, but dangers abound

What a difference a year can make in the Middle East. Just 12 months ago, Iran was facing some daunting Continue reading →

Syria: The Road Behind, The Path Ahead (Interview)

I relocated to the Mideast two years ago because I thought there was a need to break through deafening western-constructed 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 →