Homs Opposition: Al Farouq Battalion is Killing Us

By Sharmine Narwani It is extremely rare to have a direct peephole into events on the ground in Syria. The 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 →

Syria: Who’s Afraid of the UN Observer Mission?

By Sharmine Narwani There is a lot of noise coming out of different quarters about the “imminent collapse” of the 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 →

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 →

Foolishly Ignoring the Arab League Report on Syria

By Sharmine Narwani On December 19, 2011 the Syrian Arab Republic and the Arab League signed a protocol establishing an Continue reading →

The Highly Dubious Arab League Vote on Syria

By Sharmine Narwani The ongoing diplomatic tug of war between Syria and the Arab League took an unexpected turn Monday 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 →