Category: World News
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West Asia: Would Nehru, Vajpayee have remained silent on umpteenth attack?
As I mentioned at the outset, the attack on Syria, should it happen, will be the umpteenth US-led military action against a Muslim country since the collapse of the Soviet Union. I…
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The Saudi, Qatari dogfight and Al Jazeera’s fluctuating fortunes
If there is one group the Saudis fear and suspect more than Iran and Shiaism, it is the Muslim Brotherhood. Iran is an outside power. Brothers are available even within Saudi society…
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Bahrain key if Saudi-Iran lock is to be opened
The key to a Riyadh-Tehran rapprochement is Bahrain. A 37 Km causeway links Saudi Arabia’s oil bearing, Shia dominated Eastern province to this small Kingdom, which is also home to the US…
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Is American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 cast in stone?
The interesting detail that should not be overlooked is this: even as Messrs McChrystal and Petreaus were talking “withdrawal” in 2011, Karzai had already contrived an extension until 2014. Karzai established his…
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Egypt after the coup: A primer on the aftermath
Between American and Saudi diplomatic choreography the “hidden” is often more important than the “apparent”. American effigies being burnt in Cairo by anti-Morsi crowds shows the American hand is still in the…
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Slips possible between Rouhani’s election and inauguration in August
To the various puzzles America pores over has been added one more: Iran’s President elect, Hassan Rouhani. As an opening gambit, he is being described as “moderate”. It is being speculated that…