Terrorism vs. Resistance

Nathan Field has an outstanding analysisin Abu Dhabi National on the distinction between terrorism and resistance in the Arab society. 3 critical ideas that article underscores: first, that the Arab media makes a sharp distinction between terrorism and resistance, the thing that directly influenced the stance Al Qaeda and Hezbollah hold in the Arab world. [...]

Afghans seek Peace with Taliban

Apparently Afghani president Karzai realized that after 7years since the “war on terror” was officially launched, the coalition forces do not seem close to achieving its long-term objectives in Afghanistan. Con Coughlin has a good piece in the daily telegraph stating that the Afghani suggestion to seek Saudi mediation is the best solution to the [...]

Al-Qaeda Back in Afghanistan

Last week the US conducted it’s first-ever operation in Pakistan, and decalred that forces in Iraq would be reduced by 8,000 troops, and 4,500 additional troops will be sent to Afghanistan. A step that only indicates that violence in Afghanistan has risen sharply. Al-Quds Al-Arabi commented on the US strategy to tackle Al-Qaeda and Taliban [...]