Reality check

"Whatever reality Palestinians see reflected in Hassan, however, there is no disguising the pride many take in his success."

What does America want?

"Prior to the invasion, some American theorists and writers stood to argue and try to convince the whole world of the idea that Democracy was looming at the Iraqi horizon, so that this country was going to be a great model for all the Arab states."

Jewish Fundamentalism in Israel :: Book Review ::

"It is also important to point out here, that many of the more extreme aspects of what has been presented as Islam in the past, mimics the extremism of Jewish fundamentalism. This might be the result of the close contact that both religions have enjoyed as a result of the historic and peaceful cohabitation between Muslims and Jews in that region, prior to the British Mandate."

Ailing Afghanistan Still Not Recovering: Change the Doctor

"Since the end of 2001, Afghans have been fed with a potion that mixes a variety of active and placebo ingredients but the wounded, ailing Nation of Afghanistan has not really recovered. The remedy that the United States has prescribed for Afghanistan, without being contradicted by its allies or the United Nations, was intended to bring peace, stability, democracy and economic recovery from a quarter of a century of war, but so far it has not really worked."

The Speech John Kerry Should Make

"People with great political influence have a great responsibility to lead the world to a future of peace and hope."