The day before Deraa: How the war broke out in Syria:   The day before September 11, 2001 was like any normal day in New York City.  September 10, 2001 was unaware of the earthshaking events which would happen the next day. Similarly, one might think the day before the

The fate of neo-liberalism, and the Democrats.: Editors’s Note: An informative and critical post by Jim Pivonka : one of the most balanced people I have met and who offers hope for a new, dynamic Democrat party. Even if I occasionally disagree, I always find his

Fog of War:     By September 2016 Aleppo was overrun by terrorists and President Obama was going to work with President Putin to free the people of Aleppo from the Al Qaeda related Salafi and Deobandi Terrorists. Now that Assad and

Are you confused by what is going on in the Middle East? Let me explain.:   We (The West) support the Iraqi government in their fight against ISIS. We don’t like ISIS, but ISIS is supported by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, whom we do like because we love our oil nice and cheap. The

شام اور بحرین: خودساختہ جعلی احتجاج بمقابلہ اصلی جمہوریت نواز احتجاج: ایک پرامن احتجاج ریکارڈ کرنے کے لیے بڑے پیمانے مظاہرے ہوئے ہیں۔مظاہرین جمہوریت چاہتے ہیں۔اگرچہ مظاہرین میں زیادہ تعداد ایک خاص مسلک کے مسلمانوں کی ہے لیکن ان مظاہروں کا رنگ فرقہ وارانہ نہیں ہے۔ بڑے پیمانے پہ کریک

نیولبرل مافیا ، تکفیری دیوبندیت اور سامراجیت : سولہ دسمبر کا سبق کیا ہے؟: آج سولہ دسمبر کو آرمی پبلک اسکول پشاور کے معصوم بچوں کی دوسری برسی ہے جو القاعدہ/داعش کے اتحادی تکفیری دیوبندی دہشت گردوں کے ہاتھوں شہید ہوئے تھے۔ آج فوج اور اس کی جماعت اسلامی جیسی پراکسیز کے بنگالی

The forgotten people of Bahrain:   There are mass demonstrations for a peaceful protest. The protestors want Democracy. Even though the protestors are predominantly from one Muslim sect, the protests are not couched in sectarian language. A massive crackdown occurs. The protestors who have

Some truth About Syria: The liberation of Aleppo by the Syrian government forces has united two seemingly disparate groups who are essentially using the same sectarian incitements. On the one hand, there are Pakistan’s banned outfits. On the other hand are established and

Pakistan First: The liberation of Aleppo by the Syrian government forces has united two seemingly disparate groups who are essentially using the same sectarian incitements. On the one hand, there are Pakistan’s banned outfits. On the other hand are established and

حلب کی ناخوشگوار کہانی میں بتانے کو ایک سے زیادہ سچ ہیں – رابرٹ فسک – ترجمہ و تلخیص : ع-ح: اب جب بشار الاسد کی شامی افواج نے حلب کا کنٹرول دوبارہ حاصل کرلیا ہے تو مغربی سیاست دان،تجزیہ کار اور صحافی آنے والے دنوں میں اپنی کہانیوں کو دوبارہ سے ترتیب دینے جارہے ہیں۔ہمیں اب یہ معلوم کرنا

There is more than one truth to tell in the awful story of Aleppo – Robert Fisk: Western politicians, “experts” and journalists are going to have to reboot their stories over the next few days now that Bashar al-Assad’s army has retaken control of eastern Aleppo. We’re going to find out if the 250,000 civilians “trapped”

Saudi Arabia and Gulf states ‘support Islamic extremism in Germany,’ intelligence report finds:   Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar are supporting extremist Islamic groups in Germany, according to a leaked intelligence report. A brief seen by the Süddeutsche Zeitung and broadcasters NDR and WDR raised concern over a reported increase in support

Soldier to Secretary: Tulsi Spring will Revitalize the World: Nomination of Secretary of State will be made in a few days. It is President-elect Trump’s privilege to appoint a person who can practice his vision in dealing with the uncertain and chaotic world to which the contribution of

How we lost the Middle East by tying our camels with the Saudis:   Since the overly-hyped “Arab spring” was selectively launched by sectarian Gulf despots to eliminate their secular rivals in 2011, the United States has picked the wrong side. In Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Libya and even Iraq, the United States

امریکہ کا سعودی عرب کے ساتھ ملکر وہابی ازم کو پھیلانا پورے ایشیا کی تباہی کا سبب بن رہا ہے۔ڈاکٹر کرسٹنا لین:   نوٹ : ڈاکٹر کرسٹنا لین ایس اے آئی ایس۔جان ہاپکنز یونیورسٹی میں مرکز برائے ٹرانس انٹلانٹک ریلشنز کی ریسرچ فیلو ہیں جہاں وہ چائنا۔مڈل ایسٹ/میڈیٹرین ریلشنز میں سپشلائز کررہی ہیں اور وہ جین ز کیمکل ،بائیولوجیکل ،ریڈیالوجیکل اینڈ

Farmers mount protest against Qatari hunters over damage to crop:   MULTAN: Chickpea farmers clashed with police in Mahni area of Mankera tehsil, in Bhakkar district, over damage to their crop caused allegedly by members of the Qatari royal family hunting houbara bustards. After pronouncements were made through loudspeakers,

30,000-year-old rock art, 110 heritage sites discovered in Khyber Agency:   PESHAWAR: Archaeologists and political administration claimed on Thursday to have uncovered multiple pre-history sites, including 30,000-year-old rock art in Tehsil Jamrud of Khyber Agency. The archaeological survey as a pilot project was initiated by the agency’s political administration, along

Trump Transition: As Secretary of State, Tulsi Gabbard offers potential for peace with Syria, Russia:   so far as world peace and prosperity goes, most of the names currently being kicked around for America’s top diplomatic position do not inspire a great deal of confidence. It’s easy to feel uneasy when you see recycled neoconservative

یمن میں سعودی جارحیت نے داعش اور القاعدہ کو مضبوط کیا ہے: یمن میں موجود القاعدہ کو کافی مضبوط گردانا جاتا ہے اور اس کے خلاف حوثیوں نے کافی مذاحمت کا مظاہرہ کیا تھا کہ ان کو اس وقت دھچکہ لگا جب یمن کے ہمسایہ ملک سعودی عرب نے اپنے ہی

Bombshell: Congresswoman tells CNN U.S. Gov funds ISIS:   Brave Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard told CNN that the U.S. government funds both ISIS and Al Qaeda, in a live interview. According to the Hawaii representative, Donald Trump’s priority as President should be de-funding both of these terrorist organisations as