Uncommon Commentary from Agence Global October 1, 2009

Iran Again: Is Everyone Bluffing? by Immanuel Wallerstein
Are we on the verge of further sanctions on Iran? or even more, of bombing Iran, either by the United States or by Israel with the tacit consent of the United States? Possibly, but I think that what is happening is a gigantic bluff by all and sundry.
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2150

Iran-Bashing Will Serve No Purpose by Patrick Seale
A peaceable, wide-ranging approach must be the American posture at the talks which the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France, and Germany begin with Iran on 1 October. If they think otherwise, they should have stayed at home.
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2151

The End of Middle East History by Richard Bulliet
(Part One: The Resolution of Palestine as Israel )
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2148

The End of Middle East History by Richard Bulliet
(Part Two: Iran turns East while Turkey and North Africa turn European)
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2149

Partnering for Progress in the Middle East by Rami G. Khouri
There are clear principles for collaboration or partnership between foreign and Middle Eastern organizations and how they will succeed -- or fail.
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2147

Obama’s Intriguing J-Word by Nadia Hijab
Obama spoke of “a Jewish State of Israel, with true security for all Israelis; and a viable, independent Palestinian state with contiguous territory that ends the occupation that began in 1967.” Instead of achieving justice, this outcome would actually undermine it.
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2144

Crunch Time Approaching in Afghanistan by Patrick Seale
Only a bold political plan which takes account of Afghanistan’s internal diversity as well as the interests of its neighbours can hope to bring this pointless, destructive and unwinnable war to an end.
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http://www.agenceglobal.com/Article.asp?Id=2146