Monthly Archives: February 2011

Will The Arab Revolutions Finally Penetrate the US Echo Chamber?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The revolutions that began in Tunisia, continued in Egypt and now threaten Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, are spreading throughout the Middle East. Perhaps, one day, the revolution may even engulf Palestine. There are signs emanating from the … Continue reading →

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US Vetoes Anti-Settlement Resolution

Posted on February 19, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The US has cast its first Obama UN veto, rejecting a Security Council resolution which would have condemned Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories “as an obstacle to peace”. The BBC reported that “all 14 other … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics | 15 Comments

Obama Team Missed Egypt Signals

Posted on February 13, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The Obama administration was not prepared for the Egyptian revolution. Nicholas Kristof knows this. He is highly critical of the US approach when he writes: Egyptians triumphed over their police state without Western help or even … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics | 13 Comments

Rendition: “Put Him on the Plane”

Posted on February 9, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall **************** Update: Friday 1 p.m. CST Mubarak Resigns; Army Takes Command President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has given into popular demand and turned over all authority to run Egypt, to the Egyptian military high command. Muburak ended … Continue reading →

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“The Arab World Is On Fire”

Posted on February 5, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Uri Avnery, veteran and venerable Israeli peace activist, captured the moment: What is happening now in Egypt will change our lives. As usual, nobody foresaw it. The much-feted Mossad was taken by surprise, as was the … Continue reading →

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