Tag Archives: Hamas

The Culture of Tyranny

Posted on March 15, 2011 by jonathanspyer

13/02/2008 The ancient city of Damascus received another mark of recognition last week. Following in the wake of Liverpool – which was recognized as the European Capital of Culture, and Stavanger in Norway, which was named the non-EU European Capital … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The 17th Knesset Elections, 2006

Posted on March 15, 2011 by jonathanspyer

MERIA News Special Issue, Volume 10, Issue 3-10/04/2006 The 17th Knesset elections took place following a series of political events dramatic even by Israeli standards. The Gaza Disengagement Plan brought a new strategic concept of unilateralism to the forefront of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Damascus Gets What it Needs

Posted on March 10, 2011 by jonathanspyer

Global Politician- 25/05/2009 In his letter to Congress announcing the renewal of US sanctions on Syria, President Barack Obama was specific regarding the reasons for his decision. Syria, the President said, was “supporting terrorism, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Syria’s Goose Lays a Golden Egg

Posted on March 10, 2011 by jonathanspyer

Global Politician- 27/07/2009 Washington’s decision to return its ambassador to Syria is the latest stage in the present administration’s policy of engagement with Damascus. It relates most importantly to the US desire to secure Syrian cooperation in the build-up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is Israel’s Endgame in Gaza

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jonathanspyer

The Guardian- 12/01/2009 As Israel’s operation Cast Lead in Gaza enters its third week, questions are increasingly being asked regarding its aims. Is Israel’s ultimate objective the fall of the Hamas regime in Gaza? Or is Israel maintaining military pressure … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Common Hatred

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jonathanspyer

15/08/2009 The arrest this week of the “Zeitoun terror cell” is a significant moment in the ongoing battle between the Egyptian security forces and homegrown Islamist extremism. The cell, we are told, plotted to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Egypt, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Increasingly, Hamas is gaining Acceptance in the Arab World

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jonathanspyer

09/09/2008 A series of recent developments point to Hamas’s increasingly solid position in the Palestinian and broader Arab political constellations. This process is of significance both for Arab politics itself, and for the likely direction of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

No Change

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jonathanspyer

01/02/2008 The response of Israeli officials to the latest events in Gaza may in essence be divided into two halves. The initial response was one of frustration at Egyptian unwillingness to restore order on the international border. The subsequent sense … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

An Empty Package

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jonathanspyer

30/05/2008 At this past Sunday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert issued a public statement relating to the revived negotiations with Syria. The talks, the prime minister wished to assure us, were “serious” and would be conducted with “all due … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Day Jobs for Terrorists

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jonathanspyer

05/12/2007 For Israelis the United Nations is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they are fully aware of the anti-Israel sentiment that the United Nations perpetuates, but on the other hand they want to be part of it and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment