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Syria's Curious Dilemma |
Seasoned observers of Syria have learned not to make much of apparent political changes in the country. This lesson holds true today, but with a twist. |
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It's Never Time |
“It is our great and historic responsibility,” intoned Egyptian President Husni Mubarak on December 26, 2006, “to achieve the essential goal of developing our democracy and political life, while avoiding drifting into... |
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Business as Usual in Syria? |
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The Syrian Regime's Business Backbone |
Nearly one year into the Syrian uprising, with more than 7,500 Syrians dead, the protracted conflict is not very well understood or reported despite a deluge of writings. Most track fast-moving events without pausing for sober analysis of... |
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Change and Stasis in Syria |
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My 50 Minutes with Manaf |
During one of my regular visits to Syria, I was with a group of friends at one of the bustling new restaurant-bars that dotted Damascus’ old city, around Bab Touma. Some places were more popular than others, frequented by internationals and... |
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