US encirclement presents Islamic Iran with new security challenges

"Together with Bush, Blair is discreetly setting the agenda for future confrontation by bringing Iran into the world’s spotlight. The technique used for this is similar to the one used against Iraq."

Geneva cannot be Oslo

"...the Israeli Labour Party has to come up with something of its own to demonstrate, firstly, that it is no longer in Sharon's pocket and, secondly, that it has a better alternative to the Geneva Accord."

Talking Out of Both Sides of their Mouths

"Does it ever dawn on Palestinian leaders that they might have an easier time winning the hearts and trust of their own people if they would just be upfront about what they plan to do instead of making empty promises they do not intend to keep?"

The Weathercocks Are Turning

"If the Geneva Initiative becomes the banner of one party on the margin of the political scene, it will be condemned to political irrelevance."

Protesters Rally for Human Rights in York, PA

"About 50 stouthearted protesters rallied at the York County, PA prison and also at a distribution plant owned by the Caterpillar Corporation."