It is difficult to ignore the latest Israeli attitude with regard to building in East Jerusalem. It is tough to choose a side in this difficult conflict between Palestinians and Israelis — to avoid becoming a human yo-yo — but this time, Israel has crossed the line.
For sure, if Israel wants peace, Israel must work for [...]

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The recent visit of US Vice President Joe Biden showed that the US and Israel are in disagreement  over Jerusalem building projects. The world knows that the continued building of new settlements in Palestinian land is one of the problems that slows down the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis.
The US administration has been very [...]

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When Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks, the West goes crazy. Tension is mounting between Iran and the United States and its allies about the nuclear matter.
President Ahmadinejad understands that his words are carefully analyzed by his enemies. Clearly there is a sense of fear over the idea of a nuclear Iran. Iran’s neighbors know it, [...]

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The Chinese government warned President Obama not to meet the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader. Last week’s news about the US selling weapons to Taiwan has mounted tension between both countries.  China is a growing economy while the US “empire” is declining, which gives China more ability to challenge the US. Plus, the US has [...]

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China has reacted angrily to the news that the US may sell weapons to Taiwan. For those who follow international news, if you want to get the anger of the Chinese government, deal with Taiwan or Tibet. The roots of this animosity between “brothers” make Taiwan paranoid about the idea of China invading their country.
The question [...]

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Ali Hassan al-Majid – known as “Chemical Ali”, former Iraqi Defense and Interior minister and notorious cousin of Saddam Hussein – was executed by hanging according to the Iraqi government. Chemical Ali was sentenced to death four times for genocide and crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death for ordering the gas attack on [...]

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President Obama has spoken to the nation about his strategy for winning the war in Afghanistan. He’s sending more troops to Afghanistan despite criticism from his own party and supporters.
The time line for the new mission seems to worry many. Are we having a short memory that this war started eight years ago? So what [...]

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The U.N. is playing with fire regarding Iran’s nuclear research. Recently Iran’s key negotiator claimed that Iran has nothing to hide, but many questions are still unanswered.
Why does the Iranian regime keep changing its position if there are not suspicious activities or secret nuclear sites on their soil? Can we imagine Iran as a nuclear [...]

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President Obama welcomed Indian leader Singh to the White House on Tuesday in what is the first state visit of his presidency. The US is friends with both India and Pakistan, two enemy brothers. In their speeches, both leaders seemed to choose carefully their words.
India is a rising power, an economic partner to the US. [...]

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President Obama is considering four options for realigning U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. The decision is a tough one.
Despite the call to send more troops by the Republican leaders, who think that the president is too slow in responding to his Generals request, the president should be cautious. For eight years the US Army has [...]

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