Iran is quickly crossing the fine line between an Islamic democracy and an authoritative theocracy:
- Violence Breaks Out In Streets of Tehran (Washington Post)
Col. Timothy R. Reese believes the Iraqi military’s shortcomings, which include problems of “corruption, poor management and the inability to resist Shiite political pressure” will not be solved by extending the US military presence in Iraq:
Regional powers have begun challenging the neutrality of Egyptian moderated negotiations, a country heavily influenced by US economic aid:
- Egypt’s Peace Role – and its Influence – Under Fire (Christian Science Monitor)
Denied their fundamental rights to justice and rule of law, restoring these principles to Guantanamo inmates proves to be extremely challenging:
- Detention Challenges Are Far Off for Many (Washington Post)
A preemptive move designed to justify what the UN will surely label as war crimes:
- Israel Defends Gaza War (Al Jazeera)
As the Israeli Supreme Court becomes the most likely candidate to serve justice to the Palestinians, what role will the judiciary play in policy making:
- Settlement Foes Take Fight to Israel’s High Court (Washington Post)
Abduction may be the most disturbing manipulation of Islam by Taliban forces:
- Pakistan ‘Rescues’ Child Soldiers (Al Jazeera)
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