News and Analysis (8/8-9/09

59% of respondents believe the US poses the largest threat to Pakistan with 41% supporting the offensive against the Taliban:

• US ‘Biggest’ Threat Say Pakistanis (Al Jazeera)

Allegations of torture undermine the legitimacy of the current regime …

• Iranian Official Acknowledges Torture of Protesters (NY Times)

… Meanwhile, Iran unfairly targets dual citizens in their attempts to uncover a Western link to the opposition:

• With Iran Blaming West, Dual Citizens Are Targets (Washington Post)

“I renounce my belief in the Zionism which has failed, that I shall not be loyal to the Jewish fascist state and its mad visions” – Dov Yermiya

• Key Zionist Pioneer Renounces Zionism (Sott)

Gender equality should not trump an individual’s right to “freedom of expression”:

• French Muslims’ Veils Ignite Debate on Values (Washington Post)

“Conservative rivals of Ahmadinejad have emerged as some of his harshest critics during the crisis”:

• Iran Conservatives Demand Role in Cabinet’s Vetting (LA Times)

Illustrating a fundamental difference in the pursuit of justice from the Bush administration,

• Convicted Yemeni Cleric to Be Deported (Washington Post)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant