Movements in the World and in the Mind
So the boys and a few girls from the broad coalition have decided that in order to protect the Libyan people, Qadafi really needs to go. Such bright sparks these wonderful diplomats are. Meanwhile the opposition forces on the ground are not doing too well as Qadafi's army is far better equipped than they are... Continue Reading →
So the Brits, among others, got themselves engaged in military action in North Africa. Although the decision to get involved was made rather selectively to say the least, non-action would have lead to an absolute massacre. Despite a broad coalition there are always those who don’t agree. Those who believe that the answer to the ‘why’ of any... Continue Reading →
When reporting on a conflict one can aim for neutrality, but it is considered very difficult to remain completely unbiased as we all know that one person’s freedom fighter is another person’s terrorist. In the case of Libya it has long been decided who the goodies and who the baddies are, but I have been... Continue Reading →
I guess it's hard to go through life and remain morally upright at all times. It might even be impossible. Afer having resided in the wilderness of international relations for decades, a few years ago Qadafi could be seen with the top dogs of world politics. He was no longer a pariah as the 'mad... Continue Reading →
After more international condemnation and symbolic (in)action I am seriously wondering if the international community has lost the plot. Qadafi's assets have been frozen, which means he has no access to money previously growing fat on foreign bank accounts. The ICC has charged him with crimes against humanity and President Obama proclaimed in a speech... Continue Reading →
And the Arab revolt continues. With all gone quiet on the Egyptian and Tunisian front- head of states have resigned but the very same people keep ruling the country- the focus shifted to the oil-rich sand box of Libya. While the country has turned into utter chaos, in which the colonel turns against his own... Continue Reading →
After thirty years the people didn't believe in it any more. Not sure what it was they used to believe in. Probably what a great nation they once were in a long forgone past. How they had influenced the arts, culture and academia in the region. Long before 1967 and -even more devastating- 1973.... Continue Reading →
For the last 9 days I have been glued to my computer screen -as we don't have a telly- for the latest updates on MaSr. The unthinkable has happened and events are moving very fast. The political lethargy of the last 30 years has made room for a proper people's lead revolution. Before yesterday I... Continue Reading →
We humans are weird animals. We aim to progress, develop and make things more advanced. We are also creatures of habit and like things to remain the same, resist change or believe that back-in-the-good-ol'-days everything was better. If you're a news junkie like me, I'm sure you've heard about the story of Sian and the... Continue Reading →
Two weeks into the new year and it feels like new year's resolution were never made, the festive season has never been and it is just very much business as usual. Not that I make them, by the way, new year's resolutions. Making resolutions is a four- season's affair and everyone knows it, but no... Continue Reading →
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