Dr. Ali Ettefagh serves as a director of Highmore Global Corporation, an investment company in emerging markets of Eastern Europe, CIS, and the Middle East. He is the co-author of several books on trade conflict, resolution of international trade disputes, conflicts in letters of credit, trade-related banking transactions, sovereign debt, arbitration and dispute resolutions and publications specific to the oil and gas, communication, aviation and finance sectors. Dr. Ettefagh is a member of the executive committee and the board of directors of The Development Foundation, an advisor to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, and an advisor to a number of European companies. Dr. Ettefagh speaks Persian (Farsi), English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Turkish.
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Dr. Ali Ettefagh serves as a director of Highmore Global Corporation, an investment company in emerging markets of Eastern Europe, CIS, and the Middle East.
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But this was supposedly a light article which is now turned to some sort of a political speakers corner of an American who is busy congratulating himself about what happened decades ago.
Editors and managers of this blog should enforce their own rules a bit more carefully and not let just any one air an opinion about anything.
AMERICAN OBSERVER: OK, you are right. You win. You will get a thousand frequent flyer points. Now leave the rest of us alone!
a) that Al Qaeda and its leaders were America's boys in Afghanistan and bin Laden was set up by CIA,
b) his manners, and the subject of the article,
and perhaps
c) to take his medicine again!
If you feel that strongly about these things, AMERICAN OBSERVER, jump on a plane and go to Iran and Afghanistan and sort the lot out....you might be well-advised to buy a one-way ticket!
Nice thoughts, Dr. Ettefagh, and an interesting way to point out how we are responsible about getting stuck in our own ways and dependencies.
AMERICAN OBSERVER-
I read the article above, twice, and I could not find your quote in the article. Your comments are absurd.
Also, please remember that many chose to convert away from Judaism to Christianity because of the peaceful message of a "radical" Jew of that time, known to you as Jesus. And whether or not Muslims want, or can, convert to another religion is not really your decision or concern, is it? Given that religion is about inner peace and one's own belief.
>>The recent law in Turkey is about having a choice as a citizen.<<
American Observer replies:
One thing is clear: if Moslem women have the right to wear headscarves if they want to wear headscarves, then all Moslem women and Moslem men should also have the right to convert to Christianity if they want to convert to Christianity. In fact, if Moslem women have the right to wear headscarves, then all Moslem women and all Moslem men should have the right to become Jews if they want to become Jews. That would be real freedom. And, if you oppose the right of Moslem women to become Jews if they want to become Jews, you have thrown away your right to complain about any government which stops Moslem women from covering their heads, whether that government is in Turkey or France or anywhere else.
Contratulations to David for asking us to talk about LOVE instead of our usual topics: war, violence, misunderstanding, corruption.
In response to that intriguing question, Dr. Ettefagh has written a fantastic article, very insightful, and enjoyable to read.
It was a big surprise that neither Google nor Yahoo! reveal significant connections between "love" and "life". Maybe we can get different results if we search "money and life" or "money and love" instead.
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All Comments (13)
Nice Article.
But this was supposedly a light article which is now turned to some sort of a political speakers corner of an American who is busy congratulating himself about what happened decades ago.
Editors and managers of this blog should enforce their own rules a bit more carefully and not let just any one air an opinion about anything.
AMERICAN OBSERVER: OK, you are right. You win. You will get a thousand frequent flyer points. Now leave the rest of us alone!
February 16, 2008 11:57 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 16, 2008 11:57
This American Observer dude has forgotten:
a) that Al Qaeda and its leaders were America's boys in Afghanistan and bin Laden was set up by CIA,
b) his manners, and the subject of the article,
and perhaps
c) to take his medicine again!
If you feel that strongly about these things, AMERICAN OBSERVER, jump on a plane and go to Iran and Afghanistan and sort the lot out....you might be well-advised to buy a one-way ticket!
February 16, 2008 6:11 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 16, 2008 06:11
AMERICAN OBSERVER
Or should I call you Obssessor? What does any of your comments have to do with the article above, or the price of onions for that matter?
The best is for you to mind your own business in your own country.
February 16, 2008 6:05 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 16, 2008 06:05
To interconnect Dr. Ettefaghs two latest: the headscarves and love on google:
READ:
A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Its about love and freedom
all the best
From Oslo
February 15, 2008 10:03 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 15, 2008 10:03
Nice thoughts, Dr. Ettefagh, and an interesting way to point out how we are responsible about getting stuck in our own ways and dependencies.
AMERICAN OBSERVER-
I read the article above, twice, and I could not find your quote in the article. Your comments are absurd.
Also, please remember that many chose to convert away from Judaism to Christianity because of the peaceful message of a "radical" Jew of that time, known to you as Jesus. And whether or not Muslims want, or can, convert to another religion is not really your decision or concern, is it? Given that religion is about inner peace and one's own belief.
February 15, 2008 7:26 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 15, 2008 07:26
To AMERICAN OBSERVER:
Read this. It could help you:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/14/books/14dumb.html?em&ex=1203224400&en=9813e31206335cfb&ei=5087%0A
February 15, 2008 7:19 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 15, 2008 07:19
This AMERICAN OBSERVER seems to be on a different planet. Sir/Madam: The year of the pig ended a few days ago!
Nice Writing Dr. Ettefagh.!
February 15, 2008 6:16 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 15, 2008 06:16
Ali Ettefagh says:
>>The recent law in Turkey is about having a choice as a citizen.<<
American Observer replies:
One thing is clear: if Moslem women have the right to wear headscarves if they want to wear headscarves, then all Moslem women and Moslem men should also have the right to convert to Christianity if they want to convert to Christianity. In fact, if Moslem women have the right to wear headscarves, then all Moslem women and all Moslem men should have the right to become Jews if they want to become Jews. That would be real freedom. And, if you oppose the right of Moslem women to become Jews if they want to become Jews, you have thrown away your right to complain about any government which stops Moslem women from covering their heads, whether that government is in Turkey or France or anywhere else.
February 14, 2008 3:36 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 14, 2008 15:36
Cleverly written and true.
February 14, 2008 12:11 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 14, 2008 12:11
that is why classics are Classics and it seems that only school selections or retires read them profusely..but they will always be there.
February 14, 2008 11:29 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 14, 2008 11:29
I noted with a bit of amusement this morning that the "gg" in the Google logo was replaced by an obviously older couple walking hand in hand.
Love and life. Right there in the logo.
February 14, 2008 10:59 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 14, 2008 10:59
Contratulations to David for asking us to talk about LOVE instead of our usual topics: war, violence, misunderstanding, corruption.
In response to that intriguing question, Dr. Ettefagh has written a fantastic article, very insightful, and enjoyable to read.
It was a big surprise that neither Google nor Yahoo! reveal significant connections between "love" and "life". Maybe we can get different results if we search "money and life" or "money and love" instead.
February 14, 2008 10:30 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 14, 2008 10:30
Good point. Why are we complicating our lives beyond our natural limits? Is it a race?
February 14, 2008 10:17 AM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on February 14, 2008 10:17