Category Archives: Iran

Arab Spring Hits Washington….

Posted on July 1, 2011 by tikroot

….well not exactly. The Arab Spring is a hot topic around Washington D.C., and below are summaries of recent Middle East related events that I found interesting. First, this is a video of a joint anti-Bashar and anti-Gaddafi protest outside the White … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup 6/19

Posted on June 19, 2011 by tikroot

Picture: King Abdullah of Jordan Jordan: – This week King Abdullah gave a speech outlining political reforms that could take place. The full text can be found online. The speech came a week before the King is set to visit … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup 6/11

Posted on June 11, 2011 by tikroot

Picture: The Siege of Misrata (Foreign Policy) Libya: – This fighting intensified in Misrata, a city that has been under siege by Qaddafi’s troops for two months. At least 17 were killed. – The international community is taking a mixed … Continue reading →

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