Archive for September, 2009:
Why Ahmadinejad Should Be Heard
This article looks at Ahmadinejad’s beliefs, mysterious past, as well as current position, and recommends that the international community listens closely to his UN speech.
http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2009/09/23/why_ahmadinejad_should_be_heard_97193.html
Did the US do a deal with Russia?
Obama’s plan to scrap the missile defence shield appears to be a smart chess move to befriend Russia and isolate China on Iran.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/sep/18/us-missile-defence-russia-iran
Why U.S.-Iran Talks Are Good for Israel
http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2009/09/16/us-iran_talks_are_good_for_israel_97161.html
Qods Day: Pro-Palestine or Anti-Ahmadinejad?
In Iran, on Qods Day (Jerusalem day- 18th of September) Iranians are told to take to the streets to protest for Palestinian rights. This Qods day is likely to be different. Its more likely to become an anti-Ahmadinejad event than a pro-Palestine gathering. The piece below explains:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/sep/10/iran-ahmadinejad-protest
This article looks at the changing nature of the Damascus – Tehran relationship and asks whether Iran and Syria are friends, or allies?
http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2009/09/09/syria_and_iran_friendship_or_alliance_97147.html
Iran: Lobbying, Schmoozing and Scheming
Think lobbying only happens in the West? Think again. In Iran its a growing industry, and its repercussions could shape the future of Ahmadinejad’s next cabinet.
http://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2009/09/01/iran_lobbying_schmoozing_scheming_97115.html
Next article – Hariri’s Hezbollah Decision Could Benefit Israelhttp://www.realclearworld.com/blog/2009/09/hariris_hezbollah_decision_cou.html