Al Monitor
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 07:56
The offers, combined with increased scrutiny by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), are meant to provide confidence that Iran could not quickly break out of its nuclear obligations and make nuclear weapons.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 13:01
Another aspect of the “arms crisis” after the destruction of the tunnels is an unprecedented rise in weapons prices.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 13:00
They have always facilitated the spread of the smuggling profession — especially in the border towns — which often share social and historic ties with the towns on the other side of the border.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 12:34
Even though no such rule exists on the books, it so happens that not even one single non-Muslim army officer, policeman or judge exists in Turkey.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 12:33
Aside from the "piecemeal" reform menu, the report points out in detail how the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) government has come up short in meeting the norms required for progress toward full membership.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 09:35
He said that the government has no other choice but to negotiate with these militias regarding the oil facilities.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 09:31
The answer is that all competing factions consider any progress on the security, political, or service levels to be an electoral card that must be exploited in Iraq.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 09:25
On the contrary, [jihadism] is very much alive, but now exists in the form of localized militias with new and differing goals, often couched in democratic and constitutional rhetoric.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 09:19
Egyptian military experts thought that the US decision will not affect the Egyptian army, and they expected Egypt to turn to military cooperation with Russia.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 08:01
In contrast, the highest-ranking Shiite authority in Iraq, Ali al-Sistani, issued a fatwa condemning the abuse of Sunni sanctities, saying: “This is to be condemned and denounced, and is contrary to the instructions of Shiite Imams.”