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Selling Confidence in Iraq

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: July 1, 2009) Iraq celebrates the withdrawal of American troops from cities and villages. More than 250 people were killed in bombings over the past 10 days. Will the "enemies of Iraq" succeed in igniting sectarian violence? And will democracy survive in Iraq?
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Iran's Uprising: Food for Thought

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: June 26, 2009) The Iranian revolution stunned the world in 1979. Now the Arab ruling class stands by as history repeats itself. Why are Arab leaders keeping quiet about the crisis in Tehran? And is there a double standard in media coverage?
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It Ain't Over Till the Ayatollah Says So

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: June 19, 2009) Iran's Election commands the world's attention. The Supreme Leader warns against demonstrations. Has he given the green light for a crackdown on street protests?
And will the opposition survive?
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Saudi Arabia: A Player in Middle East Elections

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: June 12, 2009) Saudi Arabia shifts its focus from Lebanon to Iran. Mousavi finds support from Saudi-run media outlets. Will the monarchy influence these elections too?

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Lebanese TV Confuses Voters

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 29, 2009) There is no country in the Middle East as fragmented and full of contradictions as Lebanon, yet it is perhaps the most pluralistic society in the Arab world. With a few days left before the parliamentary election due to be held on June 7th, Lebanese emotions have been running high. At stake are 128 parliamentary seats. Competing parties have been fighting for them more fiercely on satellite television networks than in the crowded streets of Beirut.

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Ahmadinejad: Ballots and Missiles

Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 22, 2009) Iran successfully tests a new missile. The competition in the Iranian presidential election heats up. Why are Ahmadinejad's challengers complaining? And who will Iran elect as president in June?

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Jerusalem: The Pope in Search of Christians

Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 15, 2009) Pope Benedict XVI prays for peace in the Holy Land but his trip was mired with controversy. Why are Muslims and Jews upset with the Holy See? And what does the future hold for Palestinian Christians living in Jerusalem?
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Mousawa: An Alternative to a Two-State Solution

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: May 8, 2009) For the past 10 years, the "Two-State Solution" has been the mantra of the United States, and of most countries involved in bringing a lasting peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. But now, Netanyahu is calling for what he says is a fresh approach to peace with the Palestinians. Is the "Two-State Solution" dead?
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The New Terror in the Middle East: Swine

Fri, 01 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(May 1, 2009) Swine flu hysteria has hit the Middle East. In Lebanon and neighboring countries, Arabs are being told to dispense with their traditional peck-on-the-cheek greeting to avoid contracting swine flu. The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt calls the pandemic more serious than a hydrogen bomb. The United Arab Emirates bans the import of pork products as a precautionary measure and several supermarkets in the sheikhdom yank them off the shelves.
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Pakistan: Who's to Blame?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: April 24, 2009) Pakistan is on a precipice. The Swat Valley, once called the Switzerland of Pakistan for its great natural beauty, is now the Taliban's battle ground for Islamic fundamentalism where harsh Islamic (shari'a) law is imposed on the population and fully sanctioned by the Pakistani government. In recent days, armed Taliban fighters have set up checkpoints and occupied mosques in the Buner region just 60 miles from Islamabad, declaring Islamic law before retreating after striking a deal with the government.

Will Pakistan eventually fall to the Taliban?
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Netanyahu's Deal: Bushehr for Settlements

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Obama is expected to propose a "security package" to move the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks forward. Benjamin Netanyahu Imposes a new condition for discussing a Palestinian State. How does Iran factor in the negotiations? And will President Obama fall for Netanyahu's new strategy?
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The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

(Mosaic Intelligence Report: April 10, 2009) Egypt cracks down on Hezbollah.
Relations between Mubarak and Nasrallah continue to deteriorate.
Why are the arrests happening now? And who is the real target?
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Summits, a Queen, and a Drama Queen

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Europe embraces the Obamas. U.S. media is frenzied over Michelle's outfits. Did the public really pay attention to the G-20 Summit? And did anyone notice the other summit drama in the Middle East?

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Six Years in Iraq: The Forgotten War

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Six years have passed since the start of the Iraq War. The war seems to have disappeared from the national conversation. Have we forgotten about Iraq? And what stories about Iraq lack coverage in the U.S. media?

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Let Shalit Go

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

One thousand days have passed since Gilad Shalit was abducted, and no deal in sight. Why did the prisoner swap fail? And what will be the fate of Shalit and the Palestinian prisoners?

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