In the aftermath of Khaled Mashaal’s emotional visit to Gaza in celebration of Hamas’ 25th anniversary, commentary in Israel and the West has focused on his remarks at a rally as ‘defiant’ and disclosing ‘the true face’ of Hamas.
Read MoreI have had the opportunity to be in Cairo three times for brief visits in the last 20 months, the first a few weeks after the departure of Hosni Mubarak on February 11, 2011, the second in February of 2012 when the revolutionary process was treading water, and this third one over the course of the previous ten days.
Read MoreIt is time for us finally, wherever and whoever we are, to act responsibly toward the Palestinian people.
Read MoreThe Gaza Ceasefire, unlike a similar ceasefire achieved after Operation Cast Lead four years ago, is an event that has a likely significance far beyond ending the violence after eight days of murderous attacks.
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Such a circumstance is morally unendurable, and should be politically unacceptable. It needs to be actively opposed globally by every person, government, and institution of good will.
Read MoreEarlier this week, I listened to the Turkish First Lady, the wife of the Prime Minister, Emine Erdogan, speak about her recent harrowing visit to the Rohingya people in the the federal state of Arakan.
Read MoreThe most salient moral imperative is to refrain from acts that are likely to intensify the violence, intensify suffering, and increase dying and killing
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In January 1979, I went to Iran for two weeks in a small delegation of three persons.
Read MoreThe sad story of Cassandra is suggestive of the dilemma confronting the climate change scientific community.
Read MoreI have been struck by the strange firmament of Turkish pride.
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