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Items by Sameh Rashid
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Worse than Camp David
Four decades have passed since the beginning of the Arab-Israeli peace process at Camp David, the country retreat of the President of the United States. After such a long time, observers can only reflect on the events of the Arab-Israeli conflict and lament, especially given the fact that the...
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Neo-extremism has no religion
An article that I published last week addressed a new breed of criminals committing acts of societal and political violence in a pattern of “gentlemanly” terrorism. The perpetrator seems well-mannered and civilised, not only while preparing to commit the crime, but also in daily life. The violent act that...
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What did Abbas bring back from Washington?
What, Palestinians are wondering, did Mahmoud Abbas bring back with him from Washington? While some concurred that “there is nothing new under the sun” the questions turned into fears of what may happen to them and the occupied Palestinian territories. This is more so since the visit took place...
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Waiting for Daesh in Libya
Libya has already started the restructuring phase and is currently witnessing constant pressure and friction between the main parties and conflicts of influence regarding the future of Libya. Of course this includes regional and international parties, each with its own extensions and branches within Libya. During the past two...