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June 3, 2009
"Obama Should Think Chicago"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
Obama should focus on three significant issues: 1- the Arab-Israeli conflict, 2- the "resistance front" headed by Syria, Iran, Hizbullah and Hamas, and 3- the lack of democratic, rule-of-law-based governance systems in most Arab countries. And he should tell us what America wants to do about these three issues.
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June 1, 2009
"The Significance of the Settlements"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
The Obama administration has put steel into American insistence that illegal Israeli settlements must be halted. It is the important kick start to progress towards peace making.
May 28, 2009
"Economic Crisis as Catalyst"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
Will the Arab world change course, and aim to really develop our vast human talent, free the minds and spirits of our youth, and move us towards a path of sustainable economic growth?
May 25, 2009
"Failing Arab Youth in the Middle East"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
Though it is true that the generations-old peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians is the most critical Arab issue in the Middle East, providing opportunity for educated young Arabs is equally critical.
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May 13, 2009
"Peacemaking Needs Two Sides"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
"The Arab world is once again correctly expressing its sincerity in negotiating a comprehensive peace agreement with Israel. But it should not repeat the mistakes of the past -- making continuous concessions before getting back concessions in return."
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May 11, 2009
"Five Markers to Watch in the Lebanon Election"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
"When the Lebanese people go to the polls on June 7, there are five dimensions by which the election results could shed light on pertinent national, regional and global issues."
May 6, 2009
"The Fruits of Peace and the Obama Blender"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
It is not clear how the Obama administration will address its strong ally, Israel -- nor how the greater Arab world will support US facilitation of a Middle East peace agreement. But the basic approach stops the settlements and the violence.
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May 4, 2009
"Will Arabs Keep Killing Each Other Forever?"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
The release of four Lebanese security services generals who had been held for four years on suspicion of involvement in the Rafik Hariri murder sends a shock through the country. Will anyone be brought to justice for the killing?
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April 29, 2009
"Ending Arab Corruption"
Agenda
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
The Arab Anti-Corruption Organization (AACO) is one of several institutions in the Arab world working to break through -- or at least chip away at -- the steel wall that protects the prevailing centralized, autocratic power structures.
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April 27, 2009
"Deceptive Calm in Gaza"
Op-Ed, Agence Global
By Rami Khouri, Senior Fellow, The Dubai Initiative
Though Gaza appears quiet on the surface, the Palestinians are not passively watching their own dehumanization on television. And the International Crisis Group (ICG) reports that only quick action can avert another conflict.
