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By Ben SteinWhat are we to make of the changes sweeping the Arab World? Contributor Ben Stein knows what HE thinks:Now, I am going to tell you the truth about the so-called "Arab Spring," and about the Middle East generally right now.First, the "Arab Spring" as a force for democracy, human rights and peace in Egypt seems to me to be a fraud.The dictator and his entourage who were kicked out in Egypt were pro-West, a bit restrained on Israel, open to free enterprise, and resistant to Iranian-sponsored ter... read more »
Yair Lapid asks Egyptian intellectuals whether Israel is truly the source of their troubles.by Yair LapidI’ve been looking for your face amidst the masses on TV for more than two weeks now. For one elusive moment, it appeared that I spotted you at al-Tahrir Square, surrounded by strangers, photographing the soldiers with your cellular phone – but maybe it was just my imagination. Like many Israelis, your revolution is making me both hopeful and concerned. I hope it works out, because you deserve it, just... read more »
The Obama administration took the rare step Thursday of correcting its own intelligence chief after the official claimed Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is "largely secular."Director of National Intelligence James Clapper discussed the Islamist group during a hearing on Capitol Hill earlier Thursday. He testified that the organization has "pursued social ends" and a "betterment of the political order," and downplayed its religious underpinnings."The term 'Muslim Brotherhood' ... is an umbrella term for a vari... read more »
