Last week I wrote a rather controversial article that perhaps many readers with only a fair political science background require more clarification to understand what I mean by what I wrote. I mentioned that, in general, I see Middle Easterners… Read More ›
Politics
BICI Follow Up Unit Issues First Interim Report
Information Affairs Authority, Manama, 11 July 2012: The unit in charge of the follow up of the implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI Follow Up Unit), announced a number of ongoing processes and programs… Read More ›
The Religious Middle East vs The Political West
Have you ever tried balancing a pencil on its head? That’s where I stand, and believe it or not, I believe that’s where my leadership here in Bahrain stand as well. It is almost an impossible thing to do, but… Read More ›
You’re More Islamic Than You Think
By Dr. Saqer Al Khalifa One thing the West does not, and perhaps will never, understand about the Middle East is how much Islam plays a role in societies’, as well as individuals’ lives. For the years that I have… Read More ›
AlWefaq Supports Gay Rights?
Or did I get confused with Iran? Before getting into the subject, allow me to explain one simple perspective in International Relations. It basically says that the world is divided into two, a group of satisfied nations, and another… Read More ›
GCC Unity and Monopoly?
I know I mentioned last week that I will be unveiling, with sound evidence, the hidden agenda of a known Human Rights Organization. However, because of the latest developments, I will go back on my word and discuss the… Read More ›
I’m Not A Terrorist! Let Me Explain!
; Hypocrisy, we are all hypocrites. However, what distinguishes one hypocritical person from another are two things. One, the level of hypocrisy. Two, the way you explain yourself and your actions. Recently, many countries have been critical of Bahrain’s actions,… Read More ›
Lethal Media and Failed Opposition
About a year ago, everybody in Bahrain witnessed what happened on the streets, but not everyone knew about events behind closed doors, or inside jails. The Independent Commissions’ report unveiled to the world the unprofessionalism that many have suffered as… Read More ›
Should Formula 1 in Bahrain Be Called Off?
Formula 1 is the one largest international event that Bahrain have been hosting annually since 2004, except last year of course. Formula 1 kick started a new era in Bahrain, by forcing world map makers to use extra effort into… Read More ›
We Gave Birth to Sectarianism
Sometimes there are topics of which I don’t like to really write about, and this one is one of them. I actually don’t have a choice. I feel responsible and my brains start itching if I don’t inform the general… Read More ›