Uncommmon Commentary from Agence Global

Guts and Guns and Values   by Rami G. Khouri
We may be witnessing the birth of an exciting new era in which Arab and American values actually converge, for the best interest of both parties.
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Regional Implications of Syria’s Crisis   by Patrick Seale
On all fronts -- Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel -- Syria is a key player. Its distraction by internal problems reshuffles the regional cards, and adds to the general sense of insecurity and latent violence.
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Historic Challenges in Syria and Jordan   by Rami G. Khouri
Important new dynamics are taking hold in Jordan and Syria, reflecting fearless boldness in the activism of citizens who had long remained docile in the face of pervasive security controls.
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NFL Lockout!   by Dave Zirin (The Nation)
Players are demanding to see the owners’ financial ledgers, to choose their own doctors and, for the first time in NFL history, to be treated like grown men. The NFL Players Association understands that it needs solidarity from working people to win.
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An Extraordinary Week of the Arab Citizen Revolt   by Rami G. Khouri
The widespread extent and profound nature of the challenges to many Arab regimes by their own people represent nothing less than the first real process of national self-determination that the Arab world has ever experienced.
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Arab Leaders Must Assume Responsibility for Their Region   by Patrick Seale
Enlightened action by Arab leaders could yet spare their countries further turmoil and loss of innocent life. The fate of the region should not be left to external powers.
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Chimes of Freedom in Benghazi   by Rami G. Khouri
These are the times when nuanced arguments of diplomatic principles must be set aside in order to embrace with all our might the compelling opportunity to come to the aid of brave Libyans who are paying for their liberty with their lives.
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