Author Archives: nervana111

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About nervana111

Doctor, blogger and Commentator on Middle East issues. The only practising doctor who write in Middle Eastern politics in UK.

The king and Assad

Posted on November 15, 2011 by nervana111

Initially published in bikyamasr bikyamasr.com/48410/the-king… “If Bashar has the interest of his country, he would step down, but he would also create an ability to reach out and start a new phase of Syrian political life.” What a statement from … Continue reading →

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Roots of Egyptian Sectarianism through a 100 year old novel

Posted on November 10, 2011 by nervana111

 Orginally published in bikyamasr @bikyamasr is.gd/VnNTzC I picked this novel from my Library in the early hours of Monday 10th of  October 2011. Plagued by insomnia, after what unfolded in Cairo and led to the  tragic death of many innocents … Continue reading →

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Enlightened Leaders or Zealous Moravids?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by nervana111

Seville Spain- In 1086, the last sovereign King of al-Andalusia “Al-Mu’tamid” made a call for help.  He needed support in his battle against the King of Leon and Castile “Alfonso VI.” The support came from Morocco by devotees of an … Continue reading →

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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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Iran, Syria, Interests Vs Liabilities

Posted on August 26, 2011 by nervana111

How far is Iran willing to go in order to save the Assad regime from crumbling? No one can truly answer this question; in fact, I think even Assad may not know the answer for sure. it is certainly true … Continue reading →

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The Mullahs will pick up the pieces

Posted on August 8, 2011 by nervana111

It is almost impossible to predict how Syria might emerge after Assad. Many hope for a stable, democratic state. Though, instability, civil war and an Islamic state are also real possibilities. Regardless of the outcome, the collapse of the Assad … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Politics, Syria | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Zionists

Posted on July 24, 2011 by nervana111

@shadihamid Brotherhood’s website alleges spies & ‘Zionists’ infiltrating Tahrir protests: http://bit.ly/psAqi0 #Egypt @AnMustafaWhen r our #Saudi bro/sis realize that their King is a pawn & slave of the #Zionists & the #US gov? German tank deal is just another proof!! … Continue reading →

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Ottomans Versus Mamluks: New Episode Same Playground

Posted on July 5, 2011 by nervana111

On 23rd of January 1517, the Ottomans defeated the Mamluks army, entered the city of Cairo and hanged their leader Tuman bey from its southern gate “ bab Zuwaila”.  This victory had a profound impact on the entire Middle East … Continue reading →

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A simple act of defiance

Posted on June 18, 2011 by nervana111

Many women have taken to the streets in Saudi Arabia defying the ban on driving. Their numbers may be small, and the results may not be imminent, but they simply made history and I am full of respect. Their hands … Continue reading →

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