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Entries by Bessma Momani from 08/2011

Syrian Brutality: The Unintended Consequence of Mubarak's Trial

| Posted 08.09.2011 | Canada

The trial of Mubarak will have the unintended consequence of teaching incumbent Arab governments that either they repress their protest movements or else face a similar wrath to that of Mubarak.

An Exit Strategy for Syria's Assad

| Posted 08.25.2011 | Canada

Assad needs to stop the violence on Syrian streets -- a request that has continued to fall on deaf ears because there has been no incentive for the Assad family to stop the violence. So, in exchange the international community needs to offer the Assad regime complete immunity from past actions.