Rats, Roaches and Shiites

By Sharmine Narwani I’m not arguing that Shiites have a lot in common with rodents and insects. But you wouldn’t 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 →

Washington’s Valentine’s Day Faux Pas in the Middle East

Valentine’s Day, and not a whole lot of love in the Middle East, as clashes between government forces and protestors 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 →

The New Middle East Narrative — Is Washington in or Out?

Picking up a copy of the English-language Daily Star in Beirut this summer, I was struck by the lead story. Continue reading →

WikiLeaks Iran Cables — New York Times in Full-Spin Mode

By Sharmine Narwani The New York Times‘ lengthy explanation of why it decided to publish the WikiLeaks Cables leaves out Continue reading →

Justice, or a Death Blow for Lebanon?

Lebanon expects to hear the UN-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) deliver indictments in the investigation of ex-Prime Minister Rafiq Continue reading →