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 →

The Iran-Saudi Assassination “Hoax?”

By Sharmine Narwani I have been staring incredulously at my TV screen these past few hours as the story of Continue reading →

Feeding The Beast: When Journalists Fuel Harmful Narratives

By Sharmine Narwani I recently spoke with a friend who has been in and around Washington’s Mideast foreign policy establishment 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 →

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 →

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 →

Jon Stewart and Middle East Resistance – Two Sides of the Same Coin

What do US comedian Jon Stewart and Hamas Chief Khaled Meshaal have in common? What does Stewart have in common Continue reading →

Israel vs Turkey: Which Serves US Interests Better?

In light of Turkey’s reaction to the Israeli attack on the Gaza-bound flotilla last week, media pundits and policy wonks Continue reading →