Author Archives: Eye on the East

Triumphant over Who?

Posted on May 3, 2013

“That Hezballah (Party of God) shall be triumphant” (فإن حزب الله هم الغالبون) as their slogan says. But triumphant over who?

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Shukran Qatar

Posted on April 9, 2013

Apparently, the world has had much to thank Qatar for in recent years. And if you haven’t been thanking it, check your closest government office, local opposition force or ailing business conglomerate for details. One of them is sure to … Continue reading →

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حان وقت التغيير – The Time has Come for Change

Posted on March 31, 2013

ملاحظة: هذه المقالة قد نشرت لأول مرة في جريدة النهار في 28-03-2013 Note: this piece was first published in Lebanese daily An Nahar on March 28, 2013. You will find an English translation below. ان ثمة شعارات ومواصفات لتحديد لبنان … Continue reading →

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The Iraq War: Ten Years and Counting

Posted on March 20, 2013

Ten years after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and Iraq continues to bleed. One would have hoped to mark this occasion with a glimmer of hope that things on the ground were moving towards better times, but they are not.

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الغاضبون هم هنا

Posted on February 28, 2013

“هذه ليست أزمة، إنها خدعة.” “نحن لا نفتقرالى المال. المشكلة ان اللصوص عندنا كثيرون.” “من حقّنا ان نكون غاضبين. “ هذه الشعارات- الصرخات وغيرها تزامنت مع فترة ركود اقتصادي ,تزايد البطالة , سياسة التقشف, مشاعر يأس عميقة، فكان أن خرج … Continue reading →

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