Monthly Archives: January 2011

Egyptian Uprising Must Address U.S Interference and the Role of Israel in the Region by Ghada Chehade Global Research January 31, 2011 As an analyst and observer of the recent rebellions in the Middle East, specifically Egypt, I want to … Continue reading →

The Egyptian Intifada; Mubarak’s time is up by Mike Whitney Global Research January 30, 2011 Stocks plunged on Friday following a fifth day of protests in Cairo. Oil shot up more than $3 per barrel as investors grew nervous about … Continue reading →

Egypt:  Rude Awakening!, Revolution or Regime Change? by Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich Global Research January 30, 2011 Eyes fixed on Egypt, the consensus is that we are witnessing a global awakening. Mesmerized by the crowds, mainstream media reports, and ‘pundits’ analysis, we … Continue reading →

What does Omar Suleiman know about Al Qaeda and the assassination of Sadat? Cannonfire Sunday, January 30, 2011 On the SkyDancing blog, bostonboomer has offered a must-read background briefing on Omar Suleiman, the former head of Egypt’s intelligence service picked … Continue reading →

Supporters of freedom, right? Jeff Sparrow ABC – Australia 31 January 2011 ‘[T]hey’re calling for freedoms. They want more freedoms in their country,’ said the newsreader on Sky News, of the protesters on Egypt’s streets. ‘What’s Australia’s view on that? … Continue reading →

Omar Suleiman and the U.S. Rendition and Torture Program by bostonboomer Sky Dancing January 30, 2011 Omar Suleiman Omar Suleiman was recently appointed Vice President of Egypt by desperate dictator Hosni Mubarak. There has also been talk that Suleiman could … Continue reading →

Washington’s Plan B:  Why Obama Fears Democracy in Egypt by Shamus Cooke Global Research January 31, 2011 Raising Lazarus from the dead would be easier than reviving the Egyptian President. So Obama is on to plan B. And as it … Continue reading →

Washington Intensifies Push Into Central Asia Rick Rozoff Stop NATO January 29, 2011 A recent editorial on the website of Voice of America reflected on last year being one in which the United States solidified relations with the five former … Continue reading →

Dirty Work in the Balkans:  NATO’s KLA Frankenstein Antifascist Calling… January 27, 2011 The U.S. and German-installed leadership of Kosovo finds itself under siege after the Council of Europe voted Tuesday to endorse a report charging senior members of the … Continue reading →

Egypt:  Cue the Dirty Tricks, False Flags To Discredit Pro-Democracy Movement by Finian Cunningham Global Research January 30, 2011 The looting of Cairo’s world-famous Egyptian Museum over the weekend seems to have engendered the desired news headlines. ‘Looters smash ancient … Continue reading →