Nir Boms

Journalist, Writer, Middle East Analyst

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“Hammapolis”

June 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Palestinian Authority

Ahmed Yussuf, political adviser to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh: Abbas did not have a mandate to negotiate on behalf of the Palestinian people
Nir Boms and Elliot Chodoff (11/28/2007)
Leaders from around the world are converging on Annapolis, but the parties are still busy debating both format and content. However, when the wagon appears to be ready, [...]

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Syrian Peace Overtures: Timing is Everything

May 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Middle East, Syria

1/9/2005
Nir Boms and Elliot Chodoff
Since he abruptly returned from Britain to Syria five years ago to inherit the regime from his ailing father, thirty-six year old Syrian strongman Basher al-Assad has rarely smiled in public. After all - running Syria is a serious business. But lately, it seems that Assad is showing the world a [...]

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