Link TV's Middle East analyst and award-winning producer, Jamal Dajani, gives his weekly unique perspective and insight on major newsworthy stories. http://www.linktv.org/programs/MIR en-us Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:43:35 -0800 http://www.linktv.org/video/3439 4fa91c19016cb1f807ea47b5a959d518 <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: December 24, 2008) As the end of 2008 approaches, views of the United States remain negative around the world; in the Middle East they have become virulent. The question now remains whether the Obama administration might elicit a more positive response from the populace in this part of the world. Can Obama restore the United States' image in the Middle East? <br />We decided to take a look at some of the most important issues in the region that remain unresolved at the close of 2008, issues the new U.S. president will have to address.</p> Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, 2008, 2009, Iraq, Palestine, Israel, Afghanistan, war on terror, terrorism, war on Iraq, George w. bush, middle east, world news, year in review, al-zaidi, bin laden, Barack Obama, aipac Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3431 84c2d4860a0fc27bcf854c444fb8b400 <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: December 19, 2008) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is in Washington. Why?</p><p>According to his spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeina, "The president is working to obtain the end of the Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza." But according to an official in Gaza, the visit is yet another photo-op, "nothing less, nothing more."</p><p>Read More on the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/palestine-israel-waiting_b_152338.html">Huffington Post</a></p> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, mosaic, jamal dajani, Annapolis Peace Conference, Barack Obama, Ehud Olmert, Gaza, George W. Bush, Hamas, Israel, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Mahmoud Abbas, Middle East, Palestine, Palestinian Territories, World News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3406 32fdab6559cdfa4f167f8c31b9199643 <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: December 12, 2008) The scenario is all too familiar. When things seem to be under control, terrorists manage to strike where unexpected. The latest incident was a suicide attack in Kirkuk, the center of Iraq's northern oil fields. The bombing near the ethnically-mixed city came during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. It rocked an area that has seen fewer attacks than other regions in Iraq. A few days ago, it was Mumbai, India. Next week -- who knows?</p><p>Read More on the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/hajj-and-terrorism_b_150522.html">Huffington Post</a></p> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, 9/11, Afghanistan, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Hajj, Hajj Pilgrimage, Islam, Islamic Radicalism, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Kirkuk, Middle East, Mumbai Attacks, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism, War In Iraq, War On Terror, World News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3356 a36b598abb934e4528412e5a2127b931 <p><span></span>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: December 5, 2008) Palestinians in the West Bank are bracing themselves for more violence by extremist Israeli settlers after their eviction from a Palestinian-owned house in the town of Hebron. The settlers say that they had legally purchased the house, a claim vehemently denied by its Palestinian owner.</p> <p>Since their eviction, settlers have torched fields, olive groves and yards in Hebron and nearby villages.</p> <p>Read More on the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/west-bank-stories_b_148696.html">Huffington Post</a></p><p>The New York Times has finally picked up on this topic two days after this post. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/world/middleeast/07jerusalem.html?_r=2&th&emc=th">Read</a></p> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Hebron, Israel, Israeli Settlements, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jerusalem, Middle East, Palestine, Settlers, West Bank, World News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3281 60a70bb05b08d6cd95deb3bdb750dce8 (Mosaic Intelligence Report: November 27, 2008) While President Bush boasts of success in Iraq, Iraqi parliamentarians debate a security agreement with the U.S. Will the Iraqis approve this deal? And what kind of a deal will Hamid Karzai want for Afghanis? <p> <p>Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Afghanistan, Democracy, George W. Bush, Hamid Karzai, Iraq, Middle East, Moqtada Al-Sadr, Saddam Hussein, Us-Iraq Security Agreement, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3274 2b323d6eb28422cef49b266557dd31ad Al Jazeera's Listening Post looks at the US air raid on Eastern Syria last month, and the way that story was covered. There are two conflicting narratives: Damascus says four US helicopters illegally entered Syrian airspace from Iraq and killed innocent civilians; Washington says the target was a senior al-Qaeda figure. The eyewitness accounts and amateur video footage shown on Syrian TV posed a lot of questions that remain unanswered by the Pentagon and ignored by the Western media. We look at the difficulties of differentiating between truth and propaganda. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, linstening post, al jazeera, Al Qaeda, Attack On Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, Conspiracy, George W. Bush, Hezbollah Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3264 f0eaf559f89ca17022783964ebe9cdfd <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: November 21, 2008) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has placed advertisements in several Israeli newspapers in an attempt to increase interest in an Arab peace plan for the region. The initiative, which offers Israel normal relations with Arab countries, was first proposed in 2002.</p><p>These full-page advertisements were published in Hebrew in four Israeli newspapers. The text of the advertisement read:</p><p>"Fifty-seven Arab and Islamic countries will establish diplomatic ties and normal relations with Israel in return for a full peace agreement and an end to the occupation."</p><p>Madison Avenue seems to have moved into Ramallah. However, the problem is that Mahmoud Abbas seems to have forgotten about the other Palestinian government -- the one in Gaza... or maybe not.</p><p> </p> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Censorship, Condoleezza Rice, Corruption, Gaza, Israel, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Mahmoud Abbas, Middle East, Palestine, Palestinian Authority, Media News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3247 ac45088df2e8d3cd2d8fbafceb920878 (Mosaic Intelligence Report: November 14, 2008) Ahmadinejad congratulates President-elect Barack Obama. But then, Iran test fires a new generation of missiles. Is Ahmadinejad reaching out to the US, or is he issuing yet another threat? What will Obama's policy be towards Iran? And will he answer Ahmadinejad? <p>Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Afghanistan, Ahmadinejad, Letter To Obama, Al Qaeda, Barack Obama, George W Bush, Iran, Iran Nuclear Weapons, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Nouri Al Maliki, President Elect Obama, Sejil Missile, Taliban, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3208 2ef248c04979d6b3a7b283ec3dc32cca <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: November 5, 2008) Change has come to America. The world reacts - but no one outside America is watching more than the people of the Middle East. What are their expectations? And can Obama make a difference?</p><p>Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report.</p> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Al Jazeera, Arab Media, Barack Obama, Cnn, Election Day, Election Day 2008, HuffPost Election Reaction, Iran, Israel, Media Coverage Of 2008 Election, Middle East Politics, Obama International Reaction, Obama President, Obama Wins, Racism, Media News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3180 c20a7ce2a627ba838cfbff082db35197 A recent US attack on Syria is shrouded with mystery. The US says it was after terrorists but Syria insists that only civilians were killed. Is the attack linked to the elections? And why now? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Al Qaeda, Attack On Syria, Bashar Al-Assad, Conspiracy, George W. Bush, Hezbollah, Iraq, Israel, John McCain, Lebanon, Middle East, Syria, Terrorism, US Elections, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3144 a41b3bb3e6b050b6c9067c67f663b915 <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: October 25, 2008) On "Meet the Press"former Secretary of State Colin Powell crossed party lines and endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States. He also repudiated his Republican Party for moving too far to the right. During that same interview, Powell referred to the death of a Muslim soldier, Kareem Rashad Sultan Khan of Manahawkin, N.J., who was killed in Iraq on Aug. 6, 2007. Powell framed the entire "Obama is a Muslim" debate in striking terms with his reference to this fallen American soldier.</p><p>"He was 14 years old at the time of 9/11, and he waited until he could go serve his country, and he gave his life," Mr. Powell said.</p><p>"Is there something wrong with being Muslim in America? No, that's not America,"Powell added.</p> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani,colin powell, barack obama, kareem rashad sultan khan, muslims in america,racism, presidential elections Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3140 747d3443e319a22747fbb873e8b2f9f2 <p>(Mosaic Intelligence Report: October 24, 2008) A few days ago, the Iranian president called on Iraqis to reject a security agreement which would allow U.S. troops to remain in Iraq for three years. Ahmadinejad stated that Iraq could defend itself and block the influence of foreigners. But U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice dismissed his claim and told reporters Thursday in Mexico that Iraqis can defend their interests without the input of Iranians. Who is she kidding?</p><p>Read Story on the Huffington Post</p><p>www.huffingtonpost.com-jamal-dajani</p> Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Barack Obama, Condoleezza Rice, George Bush, Iran, Iraq, Joe Biden, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Muqtada Al-Sadr, Us-Iraq Security Agreement, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3106 4aec1b3435c52abbdf8334ea0e7141e0 Six years ago Congress granted President Bush the power to unilaterally attack Iraq. Oil was the main motivator then and is now a topic of discussion in the presidential debates. How much of U.S. oil really comes from the Middle East? And is Arab oil, bad oil? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Barack Obama, Crude Oil Prices, Iraq War, John McCain, Middle East, Oil, Opec, Saudi Arabia, US Economy, US Presidential Election, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3073 c8cd63e1bf13c5016881652983fb615a When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold...well, this cold has reached the hot desert of Arabia. The demise of Wall Street has reached the Arabian Sahara and is threatening to put an end to its construction boom, which has flourished from several years of petro-bonanza. Read More and Share Your Thoughts on the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Al Qaeda, Business, Dubai, Economy, Kuwait, Middle East, Oil, Recession, Saudi Arabia, Wall Street Crisis, Business News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3052 c1b70d965ca504aa751ddb62ad69c63f I have to give credit where credit is due. Last night, Sarah Palin managed to say Ahmadinejad three times without stumbling or stuttering like her partner John McCain did when he debated Barack Obama. And yes, I know she confused McClellan for David McKiernan when referring to the commanding general in Afghanistan. But when it came to the Middle East, both candidates forgot to bring their "Middle East 101" manuals to the podium with them. Read More and Share Your Thoughts on the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Afghanistan, Barack Obama, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Iraq War, Israel, Joe Biden, John McCain, Lebanon, Middle East, Sarah Palin, US Elections, Vice Presidential Debate, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/rss/linktv_rss.gif http://www.linktv.org/programs/MIR