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The Alawites and the Struggle for Power in Syria

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Recent reports from Syria show a full-out civil war is becoming more likely. While the uprising has been portrayed as mostly non-violent and has been, this form of revolution has failed to dethrone the Alawites from power. Calls for direct … Continue reading →

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Vote at the UN-The Last Nail in the “Two State Solution’s” Coffin?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Palestinian quest for statehood at the UN will not translate into an altered reality on the ground. As of today, there are doubts as to whether the UN will even vote on the issue tomorrow, due to heavy international … Continue reading →

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UN Vote on Palestinian State- Why Now?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Make no mistake, the Palestinian Authority is in dire straits. The PA is facing many problems, all of which are serious enough to push Mahmoud Abbas to unilateral action at the UN with all the risks this move entails. For … Continue reading →

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