by Posted by AD Brown | Apr 7, 2012 | Monitor
As Hafez al Assad stares down at the rapidly deteriorating situation in Syria from that special place in heaven for Syrian dictators, surely the thought that a Libyan styled intervention happening in Syria would have crossed his mind. As much … Continue reading...
by Posted by AD Brown | Mar 4, 2012 | Monitor
Belfast on 21st July 1972 will always be remembered as a black day for those covering the history of the troubles in Northern Ireland, for it is the day that the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) set a precedent which … Continue reading →
by Posted by AD Brown | Feb 26, 2012 | Monitor
Afghanistan Paul Miller questions Obama’s policy towards Afghanistan. Qatar Harry’s Place looks at Qatar’s decision to host a conference of anti-semites. Saudi Arabia The Arabist looks at protests in Saudi Arabia. Syria J.E.Dyer looks at Obama’s “active”...
by Posted by AD Brown | Feb 16, 2012 | Monitor
In this article Meor Alif examines the future of an Egypt governed by the Muslim Brotherhood, arguing that both expectations and preconceived notions of the Brotherhood should be adjusted in light of their historical legacy in Egypt and the reality of the situation...
by Posted by AD Brown | Feb 13, 2012 | Monitor
Afghanistan The Economist’s Clausewitz blog discusses Pakistan’s role in supporting the Afghan Taliban. Democracy Jay Ufelder looks at the survival chances of democracies in the Middle East. Egypt Barry Rubin looks at the evolving allegiances of Egypt’s army. Iran The...