Arab countries rank even worse than 93rd place Israel in press freedom, and Iran is at the bottom of the list:
- Press Freedom Still Lags in Middle East (Guardian)
Tariq Ramadan identifies jihad as a central concept in Islam and explains its meaning:
- Divine Impulses: Tariq Ramadan Says Comedy Central Is ‘Scared’ of the Muslim Reaction to South Park (Washington Post “On Faith”)
Due to a steep increase in convoy and checkpoint attacks, Pentagon leaders create new guidelines hoping to limit civilian casualties:
- Shootings of Afghans on Rise at Checkpoints (NY Times)
While denying that it seeks another war, Hezbollah boasts “we eagerly await it,” and expects “the next war to be short. The Israelis will not be able to endure what we will do to them”:
- Hezbollah Says it’s Ready for Fresh War with Israel – and Stronger Now (Christian Science Monitor)
In its second segment this week, “This American Life” interviews a Gaza tunnel operator:
- 407: The Bridge (This American Life)
Although it is too early to dismiss the chance for victory, the initial stages of Obama’s strategy have not been wildly successful:
- Is President Obama’s Afghanistan Strategy Working? (Washington Post)
Few believe the “proximity talks” can achieve serious progress:
In its second segment thi week, "This American Life" interviews a Gaza tunnel operator:
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