Emile Hokayem Archive
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Jun 17, 2009
The Islamic Republic's ideals and institutions have been sacrificed in favour of absolute power. Read Article The struggle in Iran is about much more than an election
Jul 01, 2009
Much hangs on how Iran's neighbours and the great powers assess the nature of the system that is emerging from the turmoil of the past weeks. Read Article As Iran simmers, the nuclear clock ticks on
Jul 28, 2009
Hillary Clinton's comeback on the sideline of a summit in Thailand was nothing short of thunderous. She chided North Korea for its unruly, childlike behaviour and raised the fear that Myanmar's military junta could import missile and nuclear technology for Pyongyang. Read Article Hillary's grand idea on Iran may not serve the Gulf
Aug 05, 2009
Instead of seeking protection behind the ideal of a strong state and a sense of Lebanese citizenry, Walid Jumblatt has reverted to the narrowest and pettiest form of defence. Read Article I will survive: political motto of a man with no shame
Aug 27, 2009
The repercussions of Sayed Abdel Aziz al Hakim's death and exit from the political stage will be significant. Read Article Al Hakim's death hits hopes of Shiite unity
Sep 03, 2009
A month of diplomatic efforts directed at Iran has begun and promises to become more contentious. Read Article A month of deadlines for Iran may answer little
Sep 09, 2009
Iraq cannot expect its neighbours to insulate it from regional tensions. Political pluralism could be its best protection, or, if abused, its bane. Read Article Iraq's neighbours are rarely its friends as it rebuilds
Oct 01, 2009
When the People's Republic of China was established it was atheist, communist, revolutionary pro-Soviet, anti-West, militaristic, third worldist and, in its own way, republican. Read Article They've come a long way in 60 years: and so have we
Oct 28, 2009
Iran is expected to respond in the coming days to a deal brokered in Vienna by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that, if approved, would provide some respite in the continuing nuclear dispute. Read Article Now is not the time to let a nuclear Iran off the hook
Nov 09, 2009
For the Arab world, Europe was as distant as its internal struggles were irrelevant, while Iraq sits at its geographic and political heart. But in Middle Eastern geopolitical terms, 1989 compares easily to 2003. Read Article For the Arabs, these were America's 15 wasted years