Category Archives: Middle East Politics

Do Peace Talks Point to a Carthaginian Peace?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall On December 24, 2009, the Israeli oil exploration company Givot Olam, posted two media announcements a few hours apart. Givot Olam’s first announcement revealed that “significant quantities” of oil had been found in the mud of … Continue reading →

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“Laying by time” Gives Diplomacy a Chance

Posted on October 28, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In the rural South of the 1930s, “laying by time” usually came, according to one writer, “when the last weed-hoeing was done, marking the start of a down-time until harvest”. It was also a time of anxiety as … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, United Nations | 11 Comments

U.S. Jews Battle Over Blumenthal’s “Goliath”

Posted on October 22, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Max Blumenthal is a young Jewish American journalist whose father, Sidney Blumenthal, was a senior adviser to President Bill Clinton from August 1997 until January 2001. Preparing to write his latest book,  Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama | 6 Comments

Israel Hides Nukes Behind “Ambiguity” Wall

Posted on October 15, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall This week’s Geneva nuclear table talks pit Iran against the Big Five Security Council members, plus Germany. Iran sits alone at the table, seeking release from its “sanctions jail” incarceration from its jailers, the Big Five … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan: “For the times they are a-changin”

Posted on October 7, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall “For the times they are a-changin”, is a line from the third verse of Bob Dylan’s 1964 classic American protest hymn, released as the title track of Dylan’s 1964 album. In 1985, Dylan told Cameron Crowe, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iran, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, United Nations | 8 Comments

Iran’s Rouhani: “The World Has Changed”

Posted on September 23, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall On July 30, 2009, conservative columnist Pat Buchanan  wrote a column in the American Conservative.  He called it, “Tell Israel No”. Here is a key paragaph: “Israel has been saying for years an Iranian bomb is months away. Where … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Obama, United Nations, US govermemt, War | 14 Comments

Peaceful Pause Delivers “Stunning” News

Posted on September 14, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall No one ever said diplomacy was easy. Many have said it is messy. But one thing is certain: Diplomacy is better than destruction. Thanks to diplomacy, which weathered recent negative media cries of incompetence, the U.S. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Obama Pauses Again; Peace Wins, AIPAC Loses

Posted on September 9, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Monday, September 9, was planned as a day for the White House to persuade Congress to support military strikes on Syria. The highlight of the day’s “persuade Congress” plan was a White House appearance by former … Continue reading →

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Obama Pauses; Calls for Debate in Congress

Posted on August 31, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In a surprise move Saturday afternoon, President Barack Obama announced  he would ask for a Congressional debate before he would order any air strikes on Syria. Speaking at a hastily-called press conference in the White House … Continue reading →

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Is Israel Serious About Peace?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Is Israel serious about peace? Recent events say the answer is no. A few weeks after a new round of U.S.-sponsored talks began between Israelis and Palestinians, Israel activated its plan to construct 1,500 apartments in … Continue reading →

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