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http://www.juancole.com/2006/07/is-arab-spring-turning-to-dust-under.html

"Once in awhile we get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if we look at it right" - Hunter/Garcia

by whataboutbob on Fri Jul 14th, 2006 at 08:57:53 AM EST
PS: Juan Cole was a journalist in Beirut early in his career, before becoming a Professor of Middle Eastern History and Politics. Well connected and knowledgeable.

"Once in awhile we get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if we look at it right" - Hunter/Garcia
by whataboutbob on Fri Jul 14th, 2006 at 09:03:01 AM EST
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I wonder why he swapped his old picture, where he looked like a sage, with one where he looks like a premium dork.


The world's northernmost desert wind.
by Sirocco (sirocco2005ATgmail.com) on Fri Jul 14th, 2006 at 10:03:29 AM EST
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Robert Fisk of the Independent is also very knowledgeable and lives in Beirut.  He knows many people in the ME, including the heads of state.  Unfortunately, he's behind a subscription wall, but gives lots of interviews so if you news google him, you'll find something from time to time.
by manon (m@gmail.com) on Fri Jul 14th, 2006 at 11:01:30 AM EST
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