The Judaisation strategy did not only aim at confiscating lands, but also to undermine the rise of Palestinian leaders.

When a leadership, elected or not, seeks legitimacy from an occupying power, it automatically loses legitimacy.

The beginning of the solution to the Syrian crisis lies in the emergence of a unified, credible leadership.

The contest for the next “Arab Idol” is under way, and it is marked by the absence of Arab contenders.

An eventual break-up of the Arab world into sectarian splinters is a self-fulfilling prophesy.

Once again, the West is using heart-wrenching scenes of loss and sorrow to win support for its misguided war on terror.

His visit not only kicked off a process of changing his image, but also asserted Israel’s role in the region.

He died unexpectedly and unrepentant and even proud of his role.