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Erdogan has lost his way
Erdogan is living in a state of delusion imagining the revival of the Ottoman Empire. As a result of this delusion, he has built a 1150-room presidential palace with large gardens, a conference center and an operations room with satellite connections, military telecommunications systems and fortifications that can resist biological, nuclear and chemical weapons. The palace has tight security measures that prevent the eavesdropping on telephone conversations. The palace guards wear the uniforms of the Ottoman Guard. All of the construction costs and post-construction costs including the maintenance and operation of this palace were enormous in order to satisfy Erdogan’s dream of reviving the Empire. That dream has caused Turkey to lose its European and American allies, as well as...
July 13, 2019

Erdogan has lost his way

Holy shrines in Syria!
The world is following with concern the repercussions of the situation in northern Syria, where more than three million Syrian citizens are at risk of being killed daily by the Russians, the Iranians and the Syrian regime. But no one is talking about what is happening in other parts of the country, especially around the Syrian capital Damascus, in the southern regions, and in the east near the Iraqi border, where the sectarian Iranian presence has been growing, from the establishment of the Murtada Association, founded by Jamil Al-Assad the brother of Hafez Al-Assad. The movement of coerced Shiism and the payment of money among the tribes have increased following the incursion of the coastal cities of Latakia and Tartus in the name of “cultural relations” and “charitable...
July 07, 2019

Holy shrines in Syria!

A call to action: Environmentalism and our collective duty as Saudi citizens
Earlier this year, I sat in the car on my way from Jeddah airport and could not help but notice the view from the window: a choreographed dance of colorful “desert flowers” over arid land, synchronized to the rhythm of the breeze wafting from our beautiful Red Sea coast - blue, green and pink dancing plastic. I thought about the pain of recycling and composting during my time abroad and related it to the clean streets I grew accustomed to. A striking contrast to what I saw as a painful sight, that of the littered streets in my ancestral city.I questioned friends and relatives, and really anyone who would indulge me with their thoughts on environmentalism here in Saudi Arabia. To my surprise, more often than not, the people I engaged with had little or no knowledge of this subject - at...
July 07, 2019

A call to action: Environmentalism and our collective duty as Saudi citizens

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The crucial Saudi-US partnership
Between our sword-wielding banner and a star-spangled one is a near century-long friendship based upon mutual benefit, understanding and trust. Through thick and thin, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America have maintained an unbreakable bond which has promoted common interests of strategic and economic significance, uplifting the wellbeing and prosperity of each nation’s respective peoples.Over a planned working-breakfast Saturday morning on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Japan, US President Donald Trump expressed his admiration and gratefulness to the man across the table, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman. The two exchanged messages of gratitude for the Saudi-US relationship, and vowed to continue working together in support of their...
July 03, 2019

The crucial Saudi-US partnership

How MBS attracted the G20 spotlight
There is no doubt that the charisma of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and his imposing presence during the G20 Osaka summit attracted the attention of diplomats and journalists. He was one of the most spectacular leaders at the summit due to his dynamism and determination throughout the 48 hours of meetings. The Crown Prince demonstrated during his Blue House summit in Seoul with South Korean President Moon Jae-in the vitality of Saudi diplomacy and his ambition to have his country keep pace with advanced nations, face challenges and cope with international changes. The Blue House summit and the G-20 meetings were held at a sensitive and crucial time for the world and the region. Iran is threatening energy supplies with its attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the Strait...
July 01, 2019

How MBS attracted the G20 spotlight

Gas vs. resistance!
The recent speeches of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the terrorist organization Hezbollah, have included the media message that Saudi Arabia is today a more important and dangerous enemy than Israel. The reason for this new tactical policy is now understood following the announcement of a preliminary agreement between Israel and Lebanon on the sharing of gas resources. This was followed by statements by senior officials in Lebanon and Israel that “there will be no attacks or military confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah,” as economic interests are clearly more important than resistance. Although Hezbollah is financed through money laundering, smuggling and drug trafficking, its leader will find nothing wrong in justifying his “principled” stance against Israel...
June 29, 2019

Gas vs. resistance!

Will President Trump respond to Iran?
Analysts are surprised over the failure of US President Donald Trump in responding with a military strike to the downing of an American drone by Iran. Perhaps, they are even more surprised when Trump revealed to the press that he had abruptly canceled the attack10 minutes before the launch. Iran’s claim of it showing wisdom for not downing the aircraft, which was carrying American personnel while accompanying the drone, has triggered talks about how far Trump is serious in providing a military response. As the analysts point out that if there is a war, it would begin unilaterally with a US decision and not by the decision of Iran, because of the latter’s myriad transgressions in the region including attacks on oil tankers and shooting down of the American drone. Iran fired the...
June 27, 2019

Will President Trump respond to Iran?

Taken for a ride
Until recently, the last time I remember being taken for a ride was more than 20 years ago. Then, I recollect being led to a perfumery off a dusty street in a province just outside Cairo. The driver that my wife and I had hired for the day suggested an excursion to this establishment which dealt with natural essences and oils of flowers, plants and herbs. So off we went. I recall walking through the place and noticing a glittering array of natural perfumes, all priced per milligram or milliliter. And the prices were dirt cheap. Just imagine! Jasmine and rose for pennies. Lavender and Opium, a popular fragrance then, could be had for next to nothing. Or so I thought. And going along with the recommendations of the helpful salesman who was kind enough to offer my daughter a soda, we...
June 25, 2019

Taken for a ride

Trudeau keeps pursing equality, better life for Aboriginals
Later this year Canadian voters will decide which party will govern them for the next four years. In the last election four years ago, the Conservatives were highly favored. But the trailing Liberals won a stunning victory and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, despite his lack of governing experience, did well - with no major scandals, steady governance, full liberty to cabinet ministers to speak freely and an effort to include women and visible minorities in the cabinet. His predecessor Stephen Harper had kept his ministers on a tight leash and ran the government himself as much as he could and ignored the Aboriginal people. Trudeau indicated four years ago that among his priorities would be to empower women and to treat Canada’s Aboriginal people as equals. In the past both groups...
June 23, 2019

Trudeau keeps pursing equality, better life for Aboriginals

We are different, you see
LAST week at a beach resort northwest of the city a group of middle-aged men was seated on loungers by the shore as the cool waters of the Red Sea ebbed and flowed just a few meters beyond. The sun had set some time ago, Maghreb prayers were over, and the faint glow of the setting sun still graced the far horizons. As is customary when a group of overweight and out of shape men get together, conversations ranged from health to sport, food, exercise, and beyond.Hamza was complaining of feeling lethargic for the last few days. This immediately prompted several remedial solutions. Badr started by advising Hamza to drink lots of carrot juice, partake of parsley daily. Ishaaq cautioned Hamza to go easy on the juice, as excessive carotene could be toxic. Dr. Jaber, who surprised the group by his...
June 18, 2019

We are different, you see

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