Hope

The revolution that wasn’t

In today’s Egypt, the chance of such a revolution succeeding is nil>>>

An advanced degree in compromise*

It is in the interest of the American/Israeli side to negotiate and reach an agreement with the hard-linest faction of the IRI (currently represented by Ahmadinejad), as opposed to waiting for a so-called reformist to win the next election>>>

The Opacity of Hope

It appears likely that, for the umpteenth time, we are up for disappointment. We may end up witnessing no more than a refurbishing of the middle east wing of the White House, and its upholstery. The Middle East may remain backward, divided and occupied. >>>