The US war in Iraq has subtly, but crucially, shifted the balance of power in the Middle East. The ramifications are still playing out, can be seen at work in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza, and may be the single most important policy bungle that costs the West in the coming years. President B
12.31.2008 | Americas, Features, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Syria | Clarity Staff Reporter
Iranian media is reporting that Iran has put its air force onto high alert in wake of the Israeli attack on the Gaza. The Iranian air force has flown over 120 simulation sorties over the last few days in preparation for any potential attack. Some hawkish Iranian commentators have also begun talkin
12.31.2008 | Americas, Iran, Israel | Clarity Staff Reporter
In a move that shows some hardening of views among even the most moderate Arab nations, Dubai , a nation known for party excesses, has cancelled all New Year celebrations. This to show a 'somber mood' in reaction to the Israeli attacks on the Gaza. Associated Press has the story: "Tourist hot
If you have the stomach to reach out into the 'blogosphere' and sample some of the extremism being voiced on both sides of the Gaza attacks, an interesting phenomena is at work. The pro-Israel bloggers are so consistent in their messaging that it wouldn't be a huge leap of logic to assume they ar
Israel commenced the Gaza attacks with an unclear agenda, and has absolutely no idea what the military end game will be to cease the conflict. There is a vast amount of rhetoric from the Israeli government, and frankly some ludicrous statements. Prime Minister Olmert said, "The Gaza offensive has
12.30.2008 | Egypt, Israel, Palestine | Clarity Staff Reporter
After the gun fights at the Gaza border with Egypt earlier this week which resulted in fatalities, Egypt has finally bowed to the pressure from other Arab nations and is allowing wounded Palestinians to cross into Egypt for treatment. Reports are saying at least 30 seriously wounded were allowed
12.30.2008 | Egypt, Israel, Palestine | Clarity Staff Reporter
Some regional commentators had been arguing that Israel's attack on the Gaza did not necessarily indicate that the move had broad support from the population in Israel. Some said, it was just the Israeli military hawks that were driving the objectives. A survey taken yesterday in Israel doesn't see
In one of the more bizarre reports we have seen on the Gaza attacks, Iran is setting up a court to try Israel in absentia under the 1948 UN convention on Genocide. This is a rather outlandish move, and one we are sure the Israelis will not be taking too seriously. Reuters has the story: "Iran
12.30.2008 | Iran, Israel, Palestine | Clarity Staff Reporter
To show how truly dysfunctional Palestine has become of late, Mahmoud Abbas the Palestinian President, has placed the blame on Hamas for the attacks on the Gaza. This is political maneuvering at its worst. At a time when one would think there would be absolute Palestinian solidarity, the groups are
I am in San Francisco today, and ran into a Gaza demonstration. I am now in the hotel hearing the sounds of protest, sirens and the horns of angry motorists caught in the traffic jams that are blocking the city. There is a large demonstration on Post and Market Streets, the frequent location of s
The resurgent Taliban is putting in place a full shadow government in much of Afghanistan. As close as 30 miles from Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, the Taliban has provincial governors, police chiefs and courts in session ruling under Sharia laws. Associated Press reports that, "...The Taliban has l
Anger and frustration is growing in the Arab world about the Israeli attacks on the Gaza. Many are protesting, some threatening reprisals, but others are trying to offer practical help. Libya, through the Kadhafi Foundation, has announced it is sending two planes to evacuate Gaza wounded from Egy
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