follow up on Guantanamo

Here is an article from the NYT today talking about some of the follow up by the Obama administration with Guantanamo Bay prisoners. More to come soon

Food for Thought

Here is a very interesting article, from the Christian Science Monitor, about words that are often used in discourse between Muslims and non-Muslims. I think it is well written and, although it is not a black and white rule book it brings about an interesting reflection on the language we all use.

Sorry for the wait, and some interesting articles for now

First of all, I appologize for my long abscense. Life is busy, what can I say? I am hoping that in the next few weeks I can pick up regular blogging again. In the meantime here are two articles that I found interesting. The first is by David Ignatius written for the Washington Post. It focuses on the interesting and little known tax deductable money going towards Israeli settlements from the US. The second is found on the BBC and briefly talks about a former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who is, in his home country of Spain, considering bringing charges against US officials for torture.

I would also encourage you to continue checking out Helena Cobban's blog Just World News. She never ceases to provide insightful, indepth information and resources to some of the most important questions in Middle East Politics (but not limited to the Middle East either).