India: If it was the US, there would be no Economic Doldrums
After many years of warnings and dire predictions, the bad news for the Indian economy is finally coming true. I have to admit that as one of the soothsayers who … Continue reading
Syria: The Best Solution is Exile for Assad
I generally don’t write about the same country multiple times in a week but was forced to make an exception in the case of Syria since it looks like the … Continue reading
United States: Housing Recovery is a Farce
According to news reports, the US housing sector has finally begun to recover from its historic crash as home prices are rising and the associated industries are all seeing an … Continue reading
Syria: Iraq’s Shadow Looms and Exit Strategy Remains Unclear
The recent chemical attack on civilians has unleashed renewed calls for international intervention in Syria. However, it’s unclear what will happen if this intervention does take place and who would … Continue reading
United States: 50 Years On and Everyone Equally Discriminates
Today is the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington that culminated in a legendary speech by the great civil rights leader Martin Luther King. On a positive note, … Continue reading
Technology: Microsoft Should Outsource Its Leadership
The recent news that Steve Ballmer will leave his position as CEO of Microsoft (MS) within the next 12 months caused the global financial markets to improve their forecasts for … Continue reading
Egypt: History Repeats Itself Amid Potential for a New Al-Qaida
The Egyptian military’s recent overthrow of the country’s popularly elected government – generally known as a coup – is nothing new for the Middle East. Unsurprisingly, it poses multiple scenarios … Continue reading
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