Archive for February, 2011

News Round Up (27 February 2011)

“Asma al-Assad: A Rose of the Desert” in Vogue

Syrians demonstrate against Qaddafi; Kerry Pushes Peace; SLT sputters

The sad irony of it all – the USA and the Arab world…

Will Iranian Warships Through Suez Canal Change Balance of Power?

Demonstration in Damascus

Economic Round Up (Febrary 2011)

George Saghir Responds to Samir Aita

“What Does the Future Hold for Syrian Economists?” By Samir Aita

Ibrahim Hamidi, “Political and Economic Factors of Syrian Stability”

A New Day in Egypt

“What Does the Future Hold for Syria?” By George Saghir

Chas Freeman on “The Passing of the Residual Elements of a Colonial Order”

Clinton: Omar Suleiman should lead transition; Wisner: Mubarak “must stay in office” during a power transition

‘Day of Rage’ for Syrians Fails to Draw Protesters

Syrians Stay Home; Turkey Leads; US Loses Allies

Landis and Yakoubian on Egypt, Syria and Lebanon: Bloggingheads TV

Will “Day of Rage” Rock Syria?