Emile Hokayem Archive
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Jan 18, 2010
The global energy landscape has rarely been as chaotic as in recent years. As the World Future Energy Summit opens today in Abu Dhabi, it is in the context of a rapidly changing world. Read Article The Middle East needs vision to look beyond the oil age
Jan 13, 2010
The most effective way to weaken al Qa'eda's appeal is a sustained counter-radicalisation strategy that undermines its storyline. Read Article Recent attacks show the new faces of al Qa'eda radicalism
Dec 30, 2009
Judging from the slogans shouted by protestors, including 'Death to the dictator', and the unrelenting mobilisation of the Green movement, the tipping point may not be far away. Read Article Iran's tottering regime is fighting for its very life
Dec 16, 2009
Although Afghanistan now dominates the president's time, there are nearly 12,000 American troops still in Iraq, and with a monthly expense of about $8 billion, the fates of the two countries remain intertwined Read Article Obama tries to distance himself from Iraq
Dec 14, 2009
Analysis Some observers express concern that America's improved relations with Damascus may erode its commitment to Beirut, but others say the US policy towards Lebanon is characterised more by continuity than by change. Read Article US-Syria détente overshadows Suleiman's Washington visit
Dec 06, 2009
The US president, Barack Obama prepares to host the Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the White House. Read Article White House aims to rekindle relations with 'anchor state'
Dec 02, 2009
To have the IAEA outline its displeasure in a such clear terms undercuts Iran's public position and humiliates its leadership. Read Article A window for Iran closes and another may not open soon
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
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
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
