Project for the New "Levant" Century

The Redirection

2007-08-01T12:20:00.000-07:00

Is the Administration’s new policy benefiting our enemies in the war on terrorism? by Seymour M. Hersh March 5, 2007 Efforts to curb Iran’s influence have involved the United States in worsening Sunni-Shiite tensions. A STRATEGIC SHIFT In the past few months, as the situation in Iraq has deteriorated, the Bush Administration, in both its public diplomacy and its covert operations, has

Unstable peace in Beirut ( Work & Play)

2007-07-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

Darkness Everywhere

2006-11-07T03:13:00.000-08:00

Posted on michaeltotten.com by Michael Totten “This is the new Middle East. Not the new Middle East of Ms [Condoleezza] Rice. Darkness everywhere.” – Lebanese Druze chief Walid Jumblatt, August 2006 Syrian soldiers occupied Lebanon the first time I went to Beirut. They left before I did, as I figured they would. The Lebanese project was the best thing going in the Middle East at the time.

Coalitions of the unwilling

2006-10-23T17:59:00.000-07:00

Oct 19th 2006 | CAIRO From The Economist print editionResistance to the West, and rejection of Israel, are the pillars of a rapidly strengthening alliance in the world's most volatile region THE Middle East is no stranger to doom and gloom. The most enduring conflict of the past century, between Israelis and Palestinians, drags on drearily today. The first wars of the 21st century have also

Inside Hezbollah, Big Miscalculations

2006-10-10T00:51:00.000-07:00

Militia Leaders Caught Off Guard By Scope of Israel's Response in WarBy Anthony ShadidWashington Post Foreign Service Sunday, October 8, 2006; Page A01 BEIRUT -- The meeting on July 12 was tense, tinged with desperation. A few hours earlier, in a brazen raid, Hezbollah guerrillas had infiltrated across the heavily fortified border and captured two Israeli soldiers. Lebanon's prime minister

Oil polluted lebanon after israeli raid on county's oil supply.

2006-08-09T00:45:00.000-07:00

A great text written by Philippe Ducros on the 13th day of the Israel incursion on Lebanon, forwarded to me by a great Friend.

2006-08-04T00:21:00.000-07:00

When cluster bombs tell the truth I want to join my voice to thousands of people around the world. The people who are outraged and infuriated as much by the aggressions of Israel in Lebanon and Palestine as by the hideous support of the leaders of the Western and the Arab Worlds in accordance with these crimes. Israel has the right to defend itself. So be it. But when a whole

Beirut International Airport runway craters

2006-08-02T21:11:00.000-07:00

Thomas Freidman in the NY times after returning from syria 08/02/06

2006-08-02T12:09:00.000-07:00

A Choice for the Rogues By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Published: August 2, 2006 I seriously doubt the Bush team will succeed in curtailing the Iranian or North Korean nuclear programs until it resolves a contradiction that has been at the heart of this administration from the beginning: Is it for a change of regime or a change of

Southern Beirut

2006-08-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

Henry Kissinger in the Washington post 7/31/06

2006-08-01T09:23:00.001-07:00

The Next Steps With Iran Negotiations Must Go Beyond the Nuclear Threat to Broader Issues By Henry A. Kissinger Monday, July 31, 2006 The world's attention is focused on the fighting in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, but the context leads inevitably back to Iran. Unfortunately, the diplomacy dealing with that issue is constantly outstripped by events. While explosives are raining on Lebanese and

Waltz with Bashir

2006-08-01T08:31:00.000-07:00

un film de Ari Folman The First animated documentary : a journey into the darkness of Western Beirut during the Sabra and Chatila Massacre (September 1982)WALTZ WITH BASHIR Due to an unfortunate computer error, I was recruited into the army before I was 17 years old. In September 1982, before I reached my 19th birthday, I hardly weighed 60 kilos and I already looked much older than my age,

Ladies and gentlemen.....Today's show......a peek at your future

2006-07-31T02:16:00.000-07:00

PNACProject for the New Amercan CenturyStatement Of Principals June 3, 1997 American foreign and defense policy is adrift. Conservatives have criticized the incoherent policies of the Clinton Administration. They have also resisted isolationist impulses from within their own ranks. But conservatives have not confidently advanced a strategic vision of America's role in the world. They have not set

2006-07-30T20:33:00.000-07:00

Look guys, everything is arguable, especially when emotions are flying and Innocent civilians are dying, but it is high time someone holds Hezbollah accountable for dragging Lebanon into this mess. this does not mean i support Israels atrocities towards my country....yes my country, bcz that is the the immediate emotional presumption people gather....that you just bashed...this and taboo that bla