Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Palestinian UN bid: Abbas and the Domestic Front

Posted on September 17, 2011 by nervana111

Yesterday, President Mahmoud Abbas formally declared his intention to seek full membership for the Palestinian state in the United Nation. His decision raised more than a few eyebrows, as many did not expect him to defy the Obama administration who have … Continue reading →

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My comments on Mustafa Akyol book “Islam without Extremes.”

Posted on September 4, 2011 by nervana111

It is challenging to write a book based on religion and history with a convincing case relevant to modern time. I think the Turkish Journalist Mustafa Akyol has successfully met this challenge and present an exceedingly compelling and convincing case … Continue reading →

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