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Anwer Sher

Dubai, UAE

Originally from Pakistan, Anwer Sher is based in Dubai and writes for Gulf News, Khaleej Times and Emirates Today. His varied career experience includes banking, consulting, and real estate development. He has a Masters degree in International Relations. Close.

Anwer Sher

Dubai, UAE

Originally from Pakistan, Anwer Sher is based in Dubai and writes for Gulf News, Khaleej Times and Emirates Today. His varied career experience includes banking, consulting, and real estate development. He has a Masters degree in International Relations. more »

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January 2009 Archives



January 12, 2009 1:31 PM

Hamas Will Weaken, But No One Will Win

For Israelis to allow their government and army to kill so many civilians in Gaza is pure and simple genocide. I am not condoning Hamas's rocket firing; in my eyes, both acts of violence are wrong and misplaced. However, it has always seemed to me that Hamas has been shooting these rockets more to bolster its own image among its own people than to inflict serious damage on Israeli citizens.

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January 16, 2009 2:29 PM

Obama Must Bring Middle East to the Table

Obama's biggest mistake would be failing to bring the warring parties in the Middle East to the table. While the Arabs must also show their willingness to trust Obama, and be willing to allow him the time to settle down, they will also have to moderate their position if they want peace. On the Iraq front the conditions for a substantial U.S. withdrawal, even if incomplete, is more likely then ever before. Afghanistan will be a bigger challenge as confrontation has never worked in the long and checkered history of the country, and I am not sure that the Obama camp completely understands the complexities of that tribal land.

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