Self-inflicted wounds bleed the Mideast

Circumstances beyond one's control may shape life options and limit possibilities, but one need never be a helpless victim of fate. I make this observation, in part, in reaction to the horrific scenes of violence playing out in Lebanon and Gaza. Both can be seen as a consequence of the lack of peace and realisation of justice, and the failure to resolve the region's long-festering problems. But while some injuries are inflicted, others are self-inflicted. ... Full Story »

Posted by Lewyn Li
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Topics: Middle East, Lebanon
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Posted by: Posted by Lewyn Li - May 28, 2007 - 9:52 AM PDT
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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

A balanced assessment of the mid-east situation that unfortunately doesn't go into detail.

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Lewyn Li
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by Lewyn Li - Oct. 1, 2008

An even-handed but not very deep analysis of recent bloodsheds in Gaza and Lebanon, from a non-Western media. The author avoided blaming just one side and strongly criticised all the parties for their failures. This makes the piece refreshing.

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