In this interview with The Majalla, Glyn Davies, the US ambassador to the IAEA, talks about his visit to Turkey in order to convince the Turkish Government out of repeating its November abstention from a vote to condemn Iran. The next Board of Governors meeting in the IAEA will start 1 March, and there is talk of a possible fissure between Ankara and Washington on how to deal with Iran.
In this interview with The Majalla, Ammar Al-Hakim, President of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), denies to be influenced by Iran and calls for building "strategic" relations between Iraq and Arab countries, acknowledging that Iraq is partly to blame for coolness in relations with these countries.
In this interview with The Majalla, Glyn Davies, the US ambassador to the IAEA, talks about his visit to Turkey in order to convince the Turkish Government out of repeating its November abstention from a vote to condemn Iran. The next Board of Governors meeting in the IAEA will start 1 March, and there is talk of a possible fissure between Ankara and Washington on how to deal with Iran.
How can we learn from the history of the Arab world? In his interview with The Majalla, Professor Rogan, of the Middle East Centre at Oxford University, assesses the current political trends of the region within their historical context. From colonialism to Arab nationalism, Rogan discusses a variety of topics that help us to better understand the current state of Arab politics as a result of past events.
Dr Anne Marie Slaughter, the current Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, talked to The Majalla about the Obama’s Administration unfinished business in the Middle East, the growing U.S. tensions with China, and the challenges to statecraft in an election year.
In this interview, Akram al-Kaabi, the leader of the Iraqi organization "Asaeb Ahlulhaq", talked with The Majalla about the group’s origins, its links with other groups, a few of its operations, and its activities against American and British troops in Iraq. Al-Kaabi also confirmed that his organization currently holds a British citizen and an American citizen hostage, and revealed the existence of an agreement with the Iraqi government for the exchange of the hostages held by the group for a few detainees held by the government.
Fareed Mohamedi, Chief Economist for PFC Energy, shared his thoughts with The Majalla about several oil related issues; global energy markets, the future of oil, the rise of China and its growing economic nexus with the Persian Gulf, and the outlook for an increasingly indebted U.S. economy.
William Cohen, former Defense Secretary of the Clinton Administration, spoke with The Majalla about several strategic and security issues in the Middle East, including Iran’s nuclear plans and the progress of the international presence in Afghanistan.
Tarik Yousef spoke with The Majalla about the impact of the global financial crisis on labor market and education policies of the countries of the region. Yousef, the Dean of the Dubai School of Government, also provided policy recommendations and stressed the need to address the needs of the young generations in particular.
In an interview with The Majalla, Ambassador Freeman provides his insight on the various tensions that underscore Middle East policy, and provides important perspective on America’s legacy in the region.
- The entire world knows the evil intentions and ends of the infiltrators and the question is: Who is pulling their strings?
Despite having spent the latter parts of the ‘90s courting Europe, since 2009 Turkish attention, both politically and economically, has started to look East rather than West. Is this a sign that Turkey, grown tired of its role as the perpetual suitor of Europe, finds the position of regional leader more congenial?
Too many disruptive and unpromising events have been going on just before elections in Iraq, and the promise of a truly democratic state where the rule of law prevails seems grim. These elections will determine much of Iraq’s near future, not only the internal balance of power but also Iraq’s diplomatic relations with other Arab countries, with the US, and with Iran.
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This article reads pretty much as an attack by a pro-Israeli writer who is not happy hearing awkward ...
Enlightened at Mar 7, 2010 1:33 PM
The response level to national disaster is awesome but it's a real shame that so many people take ad ...
exalfungula at Mar 7, 2010 1:32 PM
Its a great article and it gives a warning to future investors to the region to take a more cautiou ...
SANJAY CHADHA at Mar 7, 2010 1:28 PM
Settling scores in a third country sets a dangerous precedence and can cause major aberrations to a ...
Nishthar Idroos at Mar 1, 2010 2:46 PM
Very interesting and informative. Well written. We are proud of you 'beta'.
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Sajiv Sibal at Feb 27, 2010 8:18 PM
The so-called Quetta shura is led by deposed Taliban leader and Osama bin Laden ally, Mullah Omar, w ...
alex at Feb 24, 2010 10:06 PM
Thank you for the Majalla that provides us with insights and details about influential figures like ...
Salim Mahrous at Feb 24, 2010 10:04 PM
I disagree to some extent with the writer. Dubai crisis has had economic and political implications ...
Safiy Helal at Feb 24, 2010 9:59 PM
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