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Israeli spying network exposed in Lebanon

Six people accused of spying for Israel were arrested by the Lebanese Army during four separate raids. The suspects are believed to have provided Israel with information about Hezbollah's members and their movements. Advanced communication devices were found in the possession of the suspects.

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Uncovered coup plots highlight the feud between Islamists and Secularists in Turkey

Ruptures within the Turkish political matrix have widened following the discovery of alleged military plans to overthrow the government in 2003 backed by wiretap evidence.

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Allawi Visits Saudi Arabia to Return Iraq to Arab System- Sources

A senior member of the Iraqiya List led by former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi informed Asharq Al-Awsat that Allawi's visit to Saudi Arabia was aimed at "returning Iraq to the Arab system.

Tension mounts between U.K. and Israel over the killing of Al-Mabhouh

The murder case of Hamas' pillar, Mahmoud Al Mabhouh, apparently still carries a number of twists and turns amidst its folds.  The death of Al Mabhouh has left a trail of speculation behind, as to whether Israeli intelligence was involved.

Potential for peace in Yemen after truce deal with the Houthis

Could a truce end the war between the Yemeni Government and the Houthi rebels once and for all?

Clinton wants tougher Iran sanctions

Arab News - RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah held wide-ranging talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here yesterday.

More sanctions to come as “psychological war” around Iran steps up

It was US President Barack Obama who said when he picked up his Nobel Peace Prize that “instruments of war do have a role to play in preserving the peace.” Perhaps he was foreshadowing February, when the bulk of war posturing over Iran’s defiant nuclear program would inevitably come.

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Revisiting the Seventies

The assassination of Hamas' figure, Mahmoud Al Mabhouh last week in a hotel in Dubai, might trigger yet another proxy war era between Hamas and Israel; similar to the one that took place several decades ago between Israel and the PLO.

State of the Union

Titillated by the idea of Obama giving his first State of the Union speech, the American public had the highest hopes in the eloquent president's plans for the future and assessment of the present.

A possible Syrian role in the release of Bin Laden's children

Iranian sources informed "The Majalla" that Bin Laden's children might be allowed to leave Iran soon after 8 years of captivity.

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Ayatollah Rafsanjani? Not anymore, it appears

Ahmadinejad lowers Rafsanjani's religious rank from "Ayatollah" to "Hojjatoleslam" and limits his responsibilities to deprive him of becoming the successor of Khamenei

Deadly Baghdad blasts threaten to blow up the Iraqi elections

Who will have the last dance?

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?

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Friend or Foe?

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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7 Years of AKP Rule

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

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Abu Bakr Sedek Abdel Ghaffar: Pakistan is Not on the Road to Civil War

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

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An Inside Job

how i wish i had a copy of this book

olaleye ololade at Mar 7, 2010 1:29 PM

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A Slippery-Slope

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

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Israeli spying network exposed in Lebanon

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

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A Slippery-Slope

Very interesting and informative. Well written. We are proud of you 'beta'.

Sajiv

Sajiv Sibal at Feb 27, 2010 8:18 PM

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Getting To Grips With The Quetta Shura

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

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Born for Kurdistan

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

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A Tale of Survival and Broken Promises

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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