Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Ramadhan of Revolution

Posted on July 30, 2011 by iPouya

The Guardian: It is usually the month of reflection and prayer, laying low in the heat of the day, before gathering to watch soap operas and feast as dusk falls. But this year Ramadan is anticipated in Syria for different … Continue reading →

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“The Shahs of Sunset”

Posted on July 30, 2011 by iPouya

The “Real Housewives” network announced Wednesday that it was developing a show with Ryan Seacrest tentatively titled “Shahs of Sunset” that will document Los Angeles’ colorful Iranian expat community. “The series will offer rich characters and relatable storylines about everyday … Continue reading →

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Qassem Suleimani

Posted on July 29, 2011 by iPouya

Here’s an interesting profile on Quds commander Qassem Suleimani.  I wonder how much of it is true and how much is exaggeration and propaganda, though it’s still can be informative which is why I’m posting it.

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Iran and Iraq: History’s Timeline

Posted on July 29, 2011 by iPouya

This is a good timeline of relations between Iran and Iraqafter ’79 but it’s only a history in terms of diplomatic relations. The people of the two countries have a long history that predates the modern era. In fact, hundreds … Continue reading →

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A Post-American Day Dawns in the Mideast

Posted on July 28, 2011 by iPouya

Here’s an interesting piece in the NYTimes Op-Ed section by Ray Takeyh.  He makes some interesting points but makes ill-informed generalizations elsewhere.  Take this statement for example: “The struggle of the Middle East during the past century was a determined … Continue reading →

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Where does the Brotherhood’s strength lie?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by iPouya

A short but informative article on the Muslim Brother. Excerpt: “Internally, the Brotherhood is characterized by generational and intellectual diversity. The group adopts a comprehensive vision of Islam based on a flexible political and intellectual framework: its members can act … Continue reading →

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Stephen Colbert on the Norwegian Terrorist

Posted on July 28, 2011 by iPouya

See the hilarious on-point video here.

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Teaser Trailer: “The Dark Knight Rises”

Posted on July 28, 2011 by iPouya

The blog used to contain more posts on movies. I’m going to post more trailers, that is, if good ones present themselves. Here’s the new teaser trailer to the highly anticipated “The Dark Knight Rises” out in July ’12.

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The Norwegian Killer is Not an Anomaly

Posted on July 26, 2011 by iPouya

Anders Behring Breivik is not a lone wolf, as the media is portraying him. He is part of a wider problem. An industry that existed since before 9/11 but has burgeoned since then has systematically dehumanized Muslims and demonized Islam.  … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia and Jordan: Dictatorships Standing Together

Posted on July 26, 2011 by iPouya

See the video here.

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Updates

Posted on July 26, 2011 by iPouya

My apologies for the lack of updates. Please don’t ever think that I’m finished with the blog. I’ve been blogging for more than 5 years now and although there are months I blog more than others, I always update the … Continue reading →

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Iran is singled out because it defies Washington

Posted on July 10, 2011 by iPouya

Foreign Policy Magazine – This is a really good interview. It’s a bit long so I’m not going to post the entire thing, and there are so many excerpts that if I wanted to post them all, I’d end up … Continue reading →

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