News and Analysis (5/19/09)

Ashcroft and Mueller are found not liable for any “incidental impact on Arab Muslims” in the investigations after 9/11:

• Court Says Detainee’s Lawsuit Can’t Proceed (Washington Post)

Saeb Erekat complains that Netanyahu “says that he wants Palestinians to govern themselves by themselves… How can I govern myself by myself under your wall, settlements, incursions, assassinations, roadblocks?” As expected, …

• Israel ‘Deaf’ to Two-State Solution (Al Jazeera)

… Perhaps a more radical solution is needed to compromise with both sides:

• Can Europe be Another Way for Israel-Palestine? (Guardian)

Khamenei’s comments are seen as an endorsement for Ahmadinejad’s foreign policy:

• Iran’s Spiritual Leader Discourages Electing a Pro-Western President (LA Times)

The extent of Zalmay Khalilzad responsibility and influence in the Afghani government remains unknown:

• Ex-U.S. Envoy May Take Key Role in Afghan Government (NY Times)

Women were expected to participate for the first time in municipal elections:

• Saudi Arabia Delays Municipal Polls (Al Jazeera)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant