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Dominoes and Syrian winds

Dominoes and Syrian winds

Jerusalem Post When the ground is ready to burn, a small spark might be enough to start a fire. Dominoes, the game presented to Chinese emperor Hui Tsung in the 12th century, traveled slowly before it finally reached the Middle East. These days, however, it appears to be the game...

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April 11, 2011
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Iran & rights: another UN farce

Iran & rights: another UN farce

By MEHRTASH RASTEGAR & NIR BOMS New York Post While the Iranian police are using tear gas and electric prods to crack down on antigovernment protesters, the UN Commission on the Status of Women is preparing to welcome the Islamic Republic as its newest member when its 56th session gets...

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February 25, 2011
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The Tunisian Revolution: Virtual Voices Made a Real Difference

The Tunisian Revolution: Virtual Voices Made a Real Difference

By Nir Boms & Elliot Chodoff The demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt caught most of us by surprise. Revolutions often do. Sir Anthony Parsons, the British ambassador in Tehran, declared in 1978 that “there has been little or no evidence of unrest among the urban poor.” Shortly after, Iranians poured into the streets...

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February 2, 2011
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עזה כבר לא ענייה כל כך

עזה כבר לא ענייה כל כך

האומדנים בעניין קו העוני לא לקחו בחשבון את רמת המחירים הנמוכה ברצועת עזה - ולכן לאחר שינוי הפרמטרים צנח אחוז העניים מ-65% ל-33%. אבל יש עוד כאלו שסבורים שיש שם משבר ניר בומס בצל הלהבות ותחת הכותרת "תקוות מרוסקות" פרסמו 21 ארגוני זכויות אדם דו"ח חדש על עזה. ישראל, מסתבר,...

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December 15, 2010
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It’s (Iranian) Economy Stupid or Is It Us?

It’s (Iranian) Economy Stupid or Is It Us?

Caspian Weekly Last year, following the rigged presidential election that gave president Ahmadinejad his second term, Iran was in turmoil. Millions of Iranians poured to the streets in protest. The brutal crackdown and the dramatic pictures of protests have captured the world’s imagination and sympathy. Following a few months of...

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November 14, 2010
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Sinister Gulf Streams

Sinister Gulf Streams

Caspian Weekly/Cyberdissidents.org Located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula and home to the oil-rich, Western-allied countries of Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, the Persian Gulf is usually viewed as an Arab resort and not as a place of oppression and aggression. But oil is the not the...

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October 12, 2010
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A Decade of failed hope

A Decade of failed hope

Caspian Weekly, August 24th 2010 Written by Nir BOMS Ten years ago, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad replaced his father as president. It was a moment of hope for many in Syria. One of those who rejoiced was Ali Abdullah, a writer, activist, and partner to the Damascus Declaration, a process...

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August 24, 2010
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Secure Freedom Radio, Women in Iran

Secure Freedom Radio, Women in Iran

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 – Gary Berntsen, Nir Boms, Daniel Blomberg by admin on June 16, 2010 Frank chats with Senate Candidate Gary Berntsen, who discusses New York’s fiscal woes and the continued threat of terrorism. Nir Boms from the Institute for Counter-Terrorism offers his view on Iran and the...

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June 23, 2010
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Iran’s War on Women

Iran’s War on Women

As many of us begin to celebrate the coming of summer, AFP reports that 71 women have been detained over the past three months for being "improperly dressed" while attempting to board planes.  Additional 87,714 warnings were issued to  women during the last three months since their  hair was not...

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June 15, 2010
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Where is the peace train?

Where is the peace train?

“Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again” Cat Stevens/Yossouf Islam Caspian Weekly Events surrounding the “Freedom Flotilla” tragedy continue to unfold, but the world is already flooded with demonstrations, denunciations and calls for retaliation....

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June 7, 2010
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