There is a proverb that if you sit by the river long enough, you will eventually see the body of your enemy floating by. Similarly, observe Washington long enough, you will see politicians reversing themselves on their most cherished beliefs. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the chairman of the Joint… اقرأ المزيد
BEIRUT: There will be no parliamentary vote in Lebanon before a new president is elected, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri declared Wednesday, in a move that all but guarantees the extension of Parliament’s mandate. “A lot will be said about an alleged deal to extend Parliament’s tenure,” Hariri, the Future Movement’s leader, said on Twitter.… اقرأ المزيد
BEIRUT: The Nusra Front threatened to kill one of the Lebanese soldiers it is holding Tuesday, an indication that Qatari-brokered negotiations to end the hostage crisis have reached an apparent deadlock. Under the title of “Who will pay the price?” a statement published on a Nusra Front-affiliated Twitter page said that “[soldier] Mohammad… اقرأ المزيد
In classic American Western movies, a common theme is that of the brave sheriff of a small town whose task is to maintain law and order. The sheriff often finds himself in need of assistance to capture a dangerous threat, usually a gang of criminals led by a tough guy. When the sheriff is unable… اقرأ المزيد
Hussein Dakroub| The Daily Star BEIRUT: Prime Minister Tammam Salam said Sunday he was encouraged by his talks with Qatar’s emir about the hostage crisis, but noted that the Qatari-sponsored negotiations with the militants holding Lebanese soldiers and policemen captive were still in an early stage. Summing up the outcome of Salam’s talks with… اقرأ المزيد
President Barack Obama certainly didn’t go looking for another war in the Middle East. Indeed, he contorted himself almost to the breaking point to avoid one. But as he explained to the country on Wednesday night, he had no choice but to respond with “strength and resolve” to the barbarous ISIS that is ravaging Iraq… اقرأ المزيد