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Iraq, Afghanistan, Terrorism and a Word on Turkey
July 18, 2016 On July 6, 2016, Mr. Tony Blair responded to the Report of the Iraq Inquiry during a two-hour-long press conference. Answering a question, he said that there was a decision and it was a controversial decision – … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, invasion of Iraq, Obama, terrorism, The Iraq Inquiry, Turkey
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The Iraq Inquiry
July 11, 2016 On July 6, 2016, Sir John Chilcot, made a statement on the “Report of the Iraq Inquiry”. In less than twenty-nine minutes, he summarized the conclusions of the 2.6 million-word report with clarity, precision and eloquence. He … Continue reading
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Tagged George Bush, invasion of Iraq, ISIL, John Chilcot, Middle East turmoil, The Iraq Inquiry, Tony Blair
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“Dissent Channel Memo” on Syria
June 22, 2016 Fifty-one State Department officials have signed a “dissent channel memo” calling for a “more militarily assertive U.S. role in Syria”. The availability of a “dissent channel” constitutes solid proof of respect for different opinions and their free … Continue reading
The Obama Legacy: A View from the Middle East
May 2, 2016 It was a few months before the 2008 US Presidential election. I was talking to my American colleague at UNESCO. I said to her that since American presidents’ decisions have global implications, democratic countries should also have … Continue reading
