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Losing hearts and minds in the Middle East Losing hearts and minds in the Middle East
The civilian death toll in Lebanon has been ugly -- but pales in comparison with the recent carnage in Iraq.
Mark Follman Aug 2, 2006
Lawbreakers, paradigm shifters, opportunity scoffers and letter writers Lawbreakers, paradigm shifters, opportunity scoffers and letter writers
Today's must-reads from TPMMuckraker, William Gibson and more.
Scott Rosenberg Jul 31, 2006
Bush: We have to destroy Lebanon in order to save it Bush: We have to destroy Lebanon in order to save it
Plus: What the Israel/Hezbollah war has to do with 9/11.
Scott Rosenberg Jul 31, 2006
Fathoming the unfathomable: Bush's non-response to Lebanon Fathoming the unfathomable: Bush's non-response to Lebanon
Trying to figure out what the administration could be thinking -- four possibilities.
Scott Rosenberg Jul 31, 2006
The fallout from Qana The fallout from Qana
Human Rights Watch denounces Israel for war crimes, while a halt to airstrikes lasted only a few hours.
By Julie Flint Jul 31, 2006
Watching Beirut die Watching Beirut die
We went to Beirut to film a TV show about the city's newly vibrant culinary and cultural scene. Then the bombs started falling, and we could only stand on the barricades of our hotel balcony and watch it all disappear -- again.
By Anthony Bourdain Jul 28, 2006
The "hiding among civilians" myth The "hiding among civilians" myth
Israel claims it's justified in bombing civilians because Hezbollah mingles with them. In fact, the militant group doesn't trust its civilians and stays as far away from them as possible.
By Mitch Prothero Jul 28, 2006
Is Israel facing a quagmire? Is Israel facing a quagmire?
As many as 14 Israeli troops were killed by Hezbollah forces Wednesday, raising the specter of a grinding guerrilla war Israelis don't want.
By Matthias Gebauer Jul 27, 2006
Domino diplomacy Domino diplomacy
Condi Rice and Co. are using the conflict in Lebanon as a proxy war with Iran that will somehow rescue the U.S. from failure in Iraq.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jul 27, 2006
Negotiating the peace Negotiating the peace
Diplomats must set aside ideology and focus on the resolvable Lebanese-Israeli dispute. Only then can the wider conflict between the U.S. and Israel, and the Arab world, be addressed.
By Rami Khouri Jul 26, 2006
Bush's diplomacy allergy Bush's diplomacy allergy
As war in the Middle East rages, even some conservatives are calling for the U.S. to start talking to its enemies, not just its friends.
By Laura Rozen Jul 25, 2006
Why Israelis believe they're right Why Israelis believe they're right
Much of the world sees the Israeli attacks on Lebanon as disproportionate. But for the vast majority of Israelis, including some former doves, the war against Hezbollah is deterrence in self-defense.
By Samuel G. Freedman Jul 25, 2006
Bringing people together Bringing people together
Iraqis talk of heading to Lebanon to fight Israel.
Tim Grieve Jul 24, 2006
Hunkered down in Israel, again Hunkered down in Israel, again
Faced with Hezbollah's steady rocket attacks, Israelis remaining near the vulnerable northern border return to bunker life.
By Matthias Gebauer Jul 21, 2006
Killing a nation, one airstrike at a time Killing a nation, one airstrike at a time
From Beirut to the Beqaa Valley to the south, Israel is methodically smashing Lebanon into the dust. A report from the ground.
By Mitchell Prothero Jul 20, 2006
The Persian game The Persian game
Masters of ambiguity, Iran's leaders don't want war with Israel and the U.S. -- and are more alarmed by the Lebanese crisis than the West realizes.
By Afshin Molavi Jul 20, 2006
The showdown The showdown
Israel has decided to put a final stop to Hezbollah and its leader Hassan Nasrallah -- and for once the world supports it. But even if it wins this war, another is probably coming.
By Aluf Benn Jul 19, 2006
Israel's maximal option Israel's maximal option
Part of Israel's war strategy may be to push the Shiites out of Lebanon's south. That would be a humanitarian disaster -- and it won't work.
By Juan Cole Jul 19, 2006
The Mideast death dance The Mideast death dance
Hamas and Hezbollah, Lebanon and Palestine, Syria and Iran, the U.S. and Israel: Unless these four pairs of actors turn away from their failed policies, the Middle East will sink further into violence and despair.
By Rami G. Khouri Jul 15, 2006
Lebanon pays for Hezbollah's sins Lebanon pays for Hezbollah's sins
A report from Lebanon's south, ravaged by retaliatory Israeli strikes.
By Mitchell Prothero Jul 14, 2006
News Hezbollah on the Tigris?
Like the militant Lebanese group, fiery cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr is using both guns and butter to seize power in Iraq.
By David Enders May 8, 2006
Beirut remembers Sharon Beirut remembers Sharon
From massacre survivors to Christian allies, Lebanese speak out about the man who invaded their country.
By Mitchell Prothero Jan 12, 2006
The Middle East's real problem: The mafia
How can democracy take root in countries run by capi di tutti capi? And after the Iraq debacle, can Bush really be considering making Syria, too, an offer it can't refuse?
By Ferry Biedermann Jun 11, 2005
Twisted "Cedar" Twisted "Cedar"
As crucial elections approach, the Lebanese opposition is divided about its next move. Are these differences merely tactical -- or could they plunge Lebanon back into chaos?
By Mitchell Prothero Mar 23, 2005
Democracy -- by George? Democracy -- by George?
President Bush and his supporters are taking credit for spreading freedom across the Middle East. Here's why they're wrong.
By Juan Cole Mar 16, 2005
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