United Arab Emirates

The Post-American World Order Scenario

July 31, 2008 // Khaleej Times - U.A.E.

U.S. and Pakistan: A Relationship Under Strain

July 28, 2008 // Khaleej Times - U.A.E.

Even If America Changes its Ways, Global Disaster Looms

December 5, 2007 // Al-Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

There is already wide agreement amongst historians that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is a rare kind of government: One which if it weren't for its deviant behavior and imperial politics, it could have contentedly led the world. Instead, it's mired in difficulty and its leadership is in doubt. It [Read more]

Even If America Changes its Ways, Global Disaster Looms

December 5, 2007 // Al-Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

There is already wide agreement amongst historians that the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is a rare kind of government: One which if it weren't for its deviant behavior and imperial politics, it could have contentedly led the world. Instead, it's mired in difficulty and its leadership is in doubt. It [Read more]

As Conditions Deteriorate in Iraq and Afghanistan, France Throws America a Lifeline

November 2, 2007 // Al-Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

Ever since the United States became actively involved in the Middle East after World War II, French foreign policy has been at odds with this involvement. France's divergence with American arrangements in the region marked the Fourth and Fifth Republics. But this became even more pronounced during the era of General [Read more]

As Conditions Deteriorate in Iraq and Afghanistan France Throws America a Lifeline …

October 19, 2007 // Al-Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

Ever since the United States became actively involved in the Middle East after World War II, French foreign policy has been at odds with this involvement. France's divergence with American arrangements in the region marked the Fourth and Fifth Republics . But this became even more pronounced during the era of General [Read more]

Helen Thomas: A Troublemaking 84-Year-Old

April 20, 2006 // Al Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

Helen Thomas, who is of Arab [Lebanese] origin, is famous for being America's First Lady of journalism. U.S. presidents have known her as UPI's White House correspondent for 57 years, making her the longest-running White House reporter. Until recently, every president gave her the opportunity to ask the first question [Read more]

The Arab Role in the Discovery of America

March 6, 2006 // Al Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

Were the Arabs actually the first to discover America? If the answer is no, then did they participate in some way or another in that discovery? These questions are the axis of the book "Arab Navigation in the Age of Prosperity" by Tarik al-Hamdani, published by the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation - that lofty scientific [Read more]

The Arab Role in the Discovery of America

February 27, 2006 // Al Khaleej - U.A.E. - Arabic

Were the Arabs actually the first to discover America? If the answer is no, then did they participate in some way or another in that discovery? These questions are the axis of the book Arab Navigation in the Ages of Prosperity by Tarik al-Hamdani, published by the Cultural Academy - that lofty scientific institution [Read more]