Syria – a testament to international moral bankruptcy
The dismal failures of all the governments and institutions involved directly and indirectly in the Syrian calamity leaves us nowhere but to appeal to the... Read More
Gaza – a disaster in the making
The socio-economic conditions in Gaza are so horrendous that if nothing is done immediately, the whole area is bound to explode in the face of... Read More
Lebanon – between normalised violence and a politics of kindness
It is hard to ignore the level of xenophobia and violence, verbal and physical, that exists today in Lebanon.
Yemen’s calamity is of damning proportions
The conflict in Yemen can end only through a political solution, as no solution secured by force will survive. The Trump administration must learn from... Read More
The disappeared of Lebanon – the unfinished story of a finished war
The people that disappeared during Lebanon’s civil war have haunted the country for years. But what have the authorities done to help?There remains a cruel... Read More
Mapping hope in the Israel-Palestine conflict
Two graduate researchers have launched an ambitious project to map levels of hope (or hopelessness) for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict, with the aim of... Read More
Israel’s intrusion into Palestinian Territories – reality or delusion?
It is community engagements and mediation that can pave the way for peaceful settlement of Israel-Palestine conflict, and not subjective political commentaries.
Lebanon in the eye of the regional storm
Hizbollah’s proven armed capability in Syria, Israel’s perceived political defeat in 2006, coupled with a possible US and Saudi green light, may make confrontation inevitable.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of President Macron
If President Macron wishes to assert himself on the international stage, as he has shown recently, he should convene, with the support of the European... Read More
After fifty years of occupation, what’s next – an open letter to President Mahmoud Abbas
I am known for calling on ending the occupation in any form, but I am also known to call it as I see it. This,... Read More
The unfinished Six Day War – an open letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu
History will not be kind to you, Mr. Netanyahu, unless you change course. It is time to reflect, because the destiny of the nation of... Read More
Fifty years of immoral occupation
It is time for both sides to rise and demand that their leaders compromise and come to terms with a reality that neither can change,... Read More
Trump’s ‘historic’ visit to the Middle East – much ado about nothing
Trump’s visit to the region was full of opulence and symbolism, with little or no substance. There was no progress in in the search for... Read More
Reviving Israeli-Palestinian talks now will go nowhere
There are three major impediments to Israeli-Palestinian peace process that must largely be mitigated before the resumption of any negotiations: a) there is profound distrust... Read More
The disunity of Israel’s opposition parties is serving the occupation
Whereas right-wing Israeli governments have maintained the occupation by any means available, including the use of force, the Israeli opposition parties from the left and... Read More
Israeli and Palestinian women must raise the banner of revolt
After 70 years, the tragedy of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must come to an end. Israeli and Palestinian women have the power to raise the banner... Read More
Lebanon – Iran’s collateral bonus
Considering the current regional and international conditions, there is almost no hope that anything is still capable of undoing Hezbollah’s “capture” of Lebanon and respectfully... Read More
Working to stop the war in Yemen – interview with peace activist Sam Walton
Why did Sam Walton try to arrest a Saudi general, and what impact did it have?
Syria – chemical weapon use, destruction of children, the ethical vacuum
The Association of World Citizens has called for a United Nations-led conference on the re-affirmation of humanitarian, international law. There needs to be a world-wide... Read More
Strategy of force coupled with sound diplomacy
Trump’s unpredictability and his readiness to use force when necessary can be an asset, but it is no substitute for a sound and effective strategy—a... Read More
The battle over Syria’s future
President Trump must remember that although ISIS’ defeat is critical, he has to develop a comprehensive strategy that will not only shape the final framework... Read More
Syria – is peace possible if Assad stays?
Whatever the political outcome, transitioning from violence to peace is not just about the removal of violence. How can this future be achieved and who... Read More
Can Israel fight a war on three fronts? A nightmarish scenario
Due to the increasing Iranian threat, Netanyahu should do everything in his power to negotiate a peace agreement with the Palestinians now in the context of... Read More
Trump and Netanyahu – embracing illusions, ignoring reality
What Netanyahu and Trump have demonstrated during their press conference was that both seem to revel in illusions where they find a zone of real... Read More
There will be no Palestinian state under Netanyahu’s watch
If Trump is serious about his desire to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for Israel’s own sake, he must demand that Netanyahu commit himself to create... Read More
