Analysis on Palestinian history, Middle East politics, and the ongoing struggle for justice.
WHAT started as an extension of the Arab Spring is pushing Syria to the verge of a civil war. Bashar al-Assad must stop deluding himself by blaming the frustration of the Syrian people on a foreign conspiracy. Indulging in self-denial is what could eventually justify outside intervention. In addition, the
It was a sidewalk coffee shop at a busy intersection in the city of Dubai. I was sipping on a cup of Cappuccino while waiting for a late friend. Next to the coffee shop was a metro station with an exceptional architectural design. Dubai today is a bona fide worldwide
Like many, I remember vividly the morning of September 11, 2001. I was in Pennsylvania participating in a conference for the American Public Works Association at Philadelphia’s Convention Centre. Walking into the conference hall just around 9 am, I couldn’t help but noticing a large group of likewise professionals congregating
