The drone debate in America has become depressingly polarized. While critics point to the civilians killed and argue that most of the suspects could be captured, proponents counter that the …
Drones
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Shortly after writing an article for Executive about the US drone strikes in southern Yemen, Executive's correspondent Farea al-Muslimi was contacted by representatives of the US Senate about discussing the …
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When I first met Ali Salem al-Beidh in June last year, I was struck by the enthusiasm and energy of the 73-year-old. In his office in Beirut, the former President …
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Yemen is not just a land of many problems — its sky has problems too. The receding annual rainfall from the clouds above has made way for another precipitant: missiles …
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As the American people prepare to go to the polls to select their new president, incumbent Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are on a desperate last minute race for …
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Four years ago, new US President Barack Obama promised better relations with the Middle East after years of strained relations under George W. Bush. But, as Obama plans his second …
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In gangster movies, a classic scene is for a mafia boss to greet someone warmly with his right hand, then wink to one of his bodyguards on the side …