Uncommon Commentary from Agence Global March 21, 2011

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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The Next Big Housing Crisis?   by Alex Ulam (The Nation)
Second-lien debt could be a greater threat to bank solvency than the subprime disaster of 2008.
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Saudi Troops on the Move   by Rami G. Khouri
Sending in Saudi-UAE troops is probably a counter-productive over-reaction, because tensions in Bahrain are purely political and local. An inner beast has awoken in Saudi Arabia, and it has regional and global implications.
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Libya and the World Left   by Immanuel Wallerstein
The key struggle worldwide right now is the second Arab revolt. It will be hard enough to obtain a truly radical outcome in this struggle. Qaddafi is a major obstacle for the Arab, and indeed the world, left.
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Europe Must Regain the Diplomatic Initiative   by Patrick Seale
It is high time for Europe to take over the lead role from the United States in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme, as well as in attempting to broker a settlement of the long-running Arab-Israeli conflict.
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The Right Intervention in Libya   by Rami G. Khouri
Intervention in Libya -- whether political, humanitarian or military -- should only happen if it is based on three critical prerequisites.
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