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The Balancing Act: Revolt in Syria and Assad’s Choices
A few months ago when the pro-democracy revolutions of the Arab Spring toppled the long established autocracies in Tunisia and Egypt, I turned my attention to the wave of protests that were occurring…
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The Royal Wedding
As I mentioned in my previous post, we get an extra Bank Holiday this year to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. For the past 5 months, the Royal Wedding…
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Around London’s West End Theatre District, Part Deux
One of the things I love about London is the fantastic line-up of theatrical shows at London’s West End. At any given night, there are at least thirty-something shows playing in and around…
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Europe’s Diplomatic Hour: Acting on Libya
With all of the recent focus on the revolutionary movements that continue to swell across North Africa and the Middle East, our attention on this blog has been specific and targeted on these…
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The Wind of Change: Egypt Decides
The wind of change is blowing through this continent. Whether we like it or not, this growth of national consciousness is a political fact. — British Prime Minister Harrold Macmillan on Decolonization, 3…
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Voices of Democracy: A Third Paradigm for the Arab World
We have been back from our trip to the Middle East for almost a month now, settled back into work and our daily routines of life in London. I mentioned in one of…
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Season’s Greetings
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! We missed the mark in posting a holiday note this year. The days leading up to our departure to Beirut was busy…
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1960s Mad Men Cocktail Party
We may not own a tellie, but that doesn’t stop us from watching one of our favourite Emmy-winning TV shows — Mad Men. Joining the ranks of The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of…
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Gobble, Gobble… Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving across the pond!! We’re very thankful for friends, family, and good health. It’s hard to believe that this is my second and Kenz’s…
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Dear Mr. TV License
Dear Mr. TV License, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for writing to me once again. I very much look forward to your letters and to our subsequent correspondence…
