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Hariri’s resignation sign of more trouble for Lebanon and the region

November 11, 2017September 24, 2018 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

Hariri’s resignation sign of more trouble for Lebanon and the region By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz The resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri last week has serious implications for Lebanon, the region, and beyond. Hariri’s withdrawal from political office was shocking in form and substance. The televised resignation speech was delivered in Riyadh, not in Beirut. …

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Futility of Gulf Cooperation Council diplomacy towards Qatar

July 18, 2017July 19, 2017 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

Futility of Gulf Cooperation Council diplomacy towards Qatar By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Shunning Qatar undermines a precious structure of pan-Arab diplomacy. The blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt against Qatar is more about relations with Iran than alleged links to terrorism. Unlike Saudi Arabia, Qatar has good relations with Iran…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Gulf States, Middle East, Opinion

Emerging optimism for Lebanon’s political deadlock

June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

Emerging optimism for Lebanon’s political deadlock Will the Lebanese living abroad visit their homeland in large numbers this summer? By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz A disastrous civil war that lasted fifteen years (1975-1990) nearly obliterated Lebanon’s image as the “Switzerland of the Middle East.” Since the end of the civil war Lebanon has been reconstructed, physically,…

Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Lebanon, Middle East, Opinion, Syria, Turkey

Trump urges Arab world to fight terrorism harder

May 21, 2017May 23, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Trump urges Arab world to fight terrorism harder President Trump vows to work closely with Arab and Muslim nations, denounces Hezbollah, Iran and Syria as terrorist organizations, and promises to support the Arab World’s fight against religious extremism in a speech to a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia By Ray…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Gulf States, Iran, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Saudi Arabia, Syria

Unpredictable Trump is just what the Arab World needs

April 12, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Unpredictable Trump is just what the Arab World needs My column at the Arab News this weeks discusses the reality of President Donald Trump and how his unpredictability is exactly what the Arab World needs today to undermine the fanatics, destroy the terrorist regime of Bashar al-Assad and achieve peace between Palestine and Israel By…

Arab News, Arab World, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, Syria, Terrorism, Writers Promote

Trump, Jordan King focus on Palestinian State

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Trump, Jordan King focus on Palestinian State President Donald Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah II met this week, their second meeting at the White House since Trump’s election, and discussed ways to achieve peace through the establishment of a State for Palestinians. Trump and King Abdullah II also discussed regional issues including confronting Syria’s butcher Bashar…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria, Terrorism, Video

With limited expectations, Lebanon to elect a president

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

With limited expectations, Lebanon to elect a president After two years and a half and 45 previous attempts the Lebanese parliament is finally expected to elect 81 year old Michel Aoun as president. With a controversial background in the civil war – which ended in 1990- Aoun is an ambitious and tenacious Christian leader. More…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Ghassan Rubeiz, Iran, Lebanon, Syria

Real threat facing the Middle East is Iranian extremism

October 13, 2016September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Real threat facing the Middle East is Iranian extremism Published in the Arab News, Oct. 13, 2016 By Ray Hanania Although much is made of the rising threat of ISIS and al-Qaeda in the Middle East, one axis more threatening, is the violent coalition of Syria and Hezbollah, led by Iran. Iran is one of…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Syria, Terrorism

ADC Michigan head walks fine line of effectiveness

September 29, 2016September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

ADC head walks fine line to make Michigan chapter effective. Fatina Abdrabboh might be the one person who can navigate successful among the many diverse and conflicting voices and interests in the widely divided American Arab community to achieve the primary goal in America, to stand up for the civil rights of Arabs and Muslims. But it won’t…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Features, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Hezbollah in Syria prolongs Lebanon political vaccum

July 10, 2016September 24, 2018 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

Hezbollah’s involvement in Syria prolongs political vacuum in Lebanon. Since April 2014 the Lebanese parliament has convened 42 sessions for choosing the leader of the so called “confessional democracy” of the Middle East. Only in politics the Lebanese are slow learners. The key to this electoral impasse lies in Syria. For the continuation of Hezbollah’s role in…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Lebanon, Syria

Iran within regional context

January 23, 2016 Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments

It’s wrong to target Iran as an individual, isolated issue. Iran must be addressed int he context of a broader, regional policy By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz US policy on Iran should be integrated with policies on other vital issues. Considering the growing threat of ISIS, the worsening tragedies in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Libya, the…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Syria

Arab League backs Saudis against Iran aggression

January 12, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The Arab League met in emergency session to show support for Saudi Arabia which is spearheading a front to block increasing aggression by Iran and its radicalized, oppressive government. Tehran accused of provoking violence targeted at undermining Arab World stability Gulf Cooperation Council also condemns Iranian violence and terrorism in region Arab League foreign ministers meeting…

Arab World, Gulf States, Iran, News

Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism

December 15, 2015 rayhanania 23 Comments

Although Saudi Arabia has traditionally been associated with a more puritanical form of Islam — Wahabis — it is far more moderate and is the frontline against rising radicalism in the Muslim World. As the custodian of two of Islam’s holiest sites, Saudi Arabia recently organized a coalition of 34 Islamic allies to fight rising…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Turkey

Hezbollah leader urges Sunni uprising against Al-Saud

April 18, 2015April 18, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is stepping up his criticism of Saudi Arabia and their military excursion in Yemen. Hezbollah and Saudi Arabia are historical bitter enemies. By Ali Rizk In his latest speech Hezbollah’s secretary general Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah essentially called for a Sunni uprising against Al-Saud, and more specifically against the policies of the Saudi…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, News

Sarah Houssayni offers new book on Shiite life in Lebanon

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Lebanese author Sarah Houssayni provides insight into the life and challenges of Shiite residents in the suburbs of Beirut in her new book, “Fireworks.” Fireworks, the debut novel from Lebanese-born Sarah Houssayni, transports readers to the Shiite suburbs leveled and devastated during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War. Quite literally a tale of war and peace, the book…

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Hezbollah squeezes Israel’s options in Syria

February 9, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

By Ali Rizk The latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel leave little room for doubt that a full scale war between the two enemies is highly unlikely. As we move ahead the issue to keep an eye on will be the intelligence/assassination war and how recent events may alter Israeli assassination…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, Syria

Watch for growing Israeli-Iranian & hezbollah tension in Syria

January 21, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

By Ali Rizk In August 2013 Israeli defense minister Moshe Yaalon said the following to visiting US joint chief of staff Martin Dempsey: “We must also be prepared for a long conflict and instability in Syria. We cannot let the Tehran-Damascus-Beirut axis of evil to win this fight”. Over a year has passed since then,…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight, Syria

Amin al-Hajj, Lebanese who spied for Israel for decades speaks out, demands recognition

November 15, 2014November 16, 2014 Ali Younes 1 Comment

Lebanese spy Amin-al-Hajj spied for Israeli Mossad for decades,driven by his burning hatred of Palestinians became Israel’s top spy in the Middle East and established a network of spies all over the region. He provided valuable services to the state of Israel, and is responsible for the death of thousands of Arabs.Now living in Israel,dropped and feeling…

Ali Younes, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, News