Middle East

USA: Silent on Israel

by George S. Hishmeh | Aug 23, 2012 | JORDAN TIMES It is a fact of life that in the campaign for presidential election in the US, held once every four years, foreign policy is not a contentious issue. This time around, however, the policies of Israel, a revered ally […]

All (war) roads lead to Mecca

Credit: Asia Times Sugar-coated photo-ops at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation couldn’t hide the bitter truth that the House of Saud and Tehran are practically at each other’s throats in an all-out war between Sunnis and Shi’ites. In between suspending Syria from the OIC, Saudi Arabia is juggling a tricky […]

Islamic Cooperation suspends Syria – Jerusalem Post

Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspends Syria By REUTERS, JPOST.COM STAFF 08/16/2012 04:39 Membership suspended despite Iran opposition; OIC cites Assad’s violent suppression of Syrian revolt, but does not see any support for external military intervention; US commend action. PHOTO: REUTERS/STRINGER .   MECCA – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspendedSyria‘s […]