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War, diplomacy and acceptance

Hichem Karoui

The Gulf Today: March 24, 2013

While Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu were making tough speeches on the Iranian nuclear issue in Israel, getting the same tough answer from Iran, rumours were spreading across the Middle East about secret direct talks between Washington and Tehran. Let us hope that these talks are real and successful, for the other options are just detestable.

In his speech to Israeli students in Jerusalem on March 21, 2013, Barack Obama said, “I’ve made the position of the United States of America clear: Iran must not get a nuclear weapon. This is not a danger that can be contained, and as President, I’ve said all options are on the table for achieving our objectives. America will do what we must to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.”
The unavoidable question that makes many observers muse is then, “Will America attack Iran to stop the Iranians from developing a nuclear bomb?” Continue reading War, diplomacy and acceptance

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Islam Is Not the Solution

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Qui sont les musulmans modérés ?

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Islam in Europe

Clash of religions or convergence of religiosities? Olivier Roy It is a mistake to think that religous and political radicalism among European Muslims is a mere import from the cultures and conflicts of the Middle East. It is above all a consequence of… . . . → Read More: Islam in Europe

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US presses ahead with Iran sanctions

The International Institute For Strategic Studies As part of its effort to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, the United States is seeking to tighten sanctions on it. The US has tabled a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that… . . . → Read More: US presses ahead with Iran sanctions

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Between Palestine and Iran: Saudi Arabia and Middle East Peace

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