Movements in the World and in the Mind
In death lie new beginnings and with Muammar Qadafi confirmed to be no longer in the land of the living a new state structure is to be born. Unlike with the resignation of Mubarak when I shared a sense of euphoria with my Egyptian sisters and brothers the announcement of Qadafi's death filled me with... Continue Reading →
Well, the Indian Summer was short-lived and despite bright skies I am digging deep into my wardrobe to retrieve my gloves which have to be somewhere. Summer's End is nigh. With Liam Fox resigning as he did naughty stuff a secretary of state shouldn't be doing and Nottingham police failing yet another woman who has... Continue Reading →
As the days of the Qadafi regime seem to be numbered all appears quiet in neighbouring Egypt to the east and Tunisia to the west. Meanwhile one of the nicest people in the Arab world who believe it is high time for a regime change after decades of brutal oppression are not getting any of... Continue Reading →
The City of Cities is smoking, smouldering and burning. For a second night I fell a sleep to the soundtrack of police sirens speeding up and down the main road and hovering helicopters. The death of one man has ignited the Summer of Great Discontent. With the exception of skipping the occasional read light on... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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