As many speculate over the future of Syria, filmmaker Suhaib Abu Doulah explores its turbulent past. From the days of the United Arab Republic to the military coup that elevated Hafez Al-Assad to the Presidency, this documentary provides a deeper look at the political culture and past experiences that have shaped a divided nation.
Popular political scientist John Mearsheimer and former Pentagon official Dov Zakheim argue about the merits and risks of Iran possessing nuclear weapons and its influence on Middle Eastern stability. The debate over the purpose of nuclear weapons has been reignited in recent weeks by Kenneth Waltz’s piece on the Foreign Policy Magazine, where he argues that Iranian nuclear weapons would bring stability to the region. Waltz’s article can be found here.
