Comment 1: Michael McFaul’s interest in human rights is quite genuine I am sure. But the Obama’s Administration rather cynical sense of realpolitik has made a mockery of any talk of human rights. The Russian activists are right: this is political theater, and it is badly directed at that. Since the commitment is obviously not real, as the Freedom Agenda is no longer on the table, Obama might as well shy away from any show of hypocrisy in this regard. No amount of political theater can undo the damage done to America’s standing or the cause of freedom. Spare us. Continue reading “Of Real Politick and Resistance Ideology!”
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Top Five Myths Guiding American Foreign Policy in the Broader Middle East & North Africa Region
January 2010
Despite occasional calibrations reflecting changes in administration, America’s policy towards the Broader Middle East and North Africa region remains highly influenced by a set of misperceptions and ideological stances more related to America’s internal politics than regional realities. This situation has constantly undermined America’s efforts and, occasionally, desire at playing a positive role in the region, and served to transform her into a convenient scapegoat upon which ruling regimes heap blame for all regional woes.
Cockamamifications!
As the Assads try frantically to maneuver public opinion back into an 80s frame of mind, with some degree of success one has to admit (albeit the knack of Islamists terrorist cells allegedly working in the country toattack empty buildings is stretching the boundaries of credulity of even the most naïve observer), they are also helping create an environment where all sorts of sensationalist and cockamamie rumors tend to flourish, both in Syria and beyond. Just check out his latest piece of stupidity pointed out by Joshua (please note the two telling “maybes” in the above paragraph): Continue reading “Cockamamifications!”
Our Way or the Lions’ Way?
As the serious charges leveled against Michel Kilo indicate, and as the crackdown against democracy activists continues, culminating in the arrest of Anwar al-Bunni a few hours ago, one thing is becoming clear: the Assad regime is throwing the glove in the face of the international community and all its resolutions. Continue reading “Our Way or the Lions’ Way?”
The Ammar Abdulhamid Archive 