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Bashir Goth

Somalia/UAE

Bashir Goth is a veteran journalist, freelance writer, the first Somali blogger and editor of a leading news website. He is also a regular contributor to major Middle Eastern and African newspapers and online journals. Close.

Bashir Goth

Somalia/UAE

Bashir Goth is a veteran journalist, freelance writer, the first Somali blogger and editor of a leading news website. more »

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July 2006 Archives



July 24, 2006 9:00 AM

A New Era of Realpolitik?

United Arab Emirates/Somalia - The Israeli-Hezbollah war has polarized Arab opinion in an unprecedented way. It may have a far reaching impact on other volatile parts of the Muslim world and further complicate the already strained relations between the West and Islam, especially if the West fails to accurately read the situation and respond properly to the changing political landscape in the Middle East.

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July 26, 2006 11:36 AM

Quiet Diplomacy Needed

United Arab Emirates/Somalia - Dr. Rice should first stop her exhausted sound bites and second, engage in quiet diplomacy instead, keeping her agenda for the region to herself until she sits down at the negotiating table.

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