In the U.S., Obama's choice of Biden as a vice-presidential running mate was seen by some critics as tacit admission that he lacked sufficient experience in the area. Not in the Arab media. This was seen as a shrewd maneuver to woo American Jewish voters and pro-Israeli groups in the U.S. Full Story »
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This excellent piece includes two video clips, including one from 2007 where Joe Biden calls himself a Zionist and declares that Israel is the "single greatest strength" of the US in the Middle East. Biden knows the Middle East well enought to know that Israel is as much a millstone as it is a source of strength. In my view, no candidate will be allowed to stand, from either party, unless he or she makes the obligatory noises about Israel. The Arab media think this has to do with ... More »
Dajani managed to capture a nuanced perspective from the Arab wold that it is totally different on what's been presented in the US press. For those interested in Middle East news and politics like I am, you'll find his insights very interesting and helpful to understand the people's psyche there.
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