Michael Sharnoff

Anticipate Greater Jordanian Role in West Bank

July 29, 2013February 18, 2016 Michael Sharnoff

The recent resignation announcement by Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah – who had served just two weeks – struck a humiliating blow to President Mahmoud Abbas and raises serious questions about the competence of governance and the future of the Palestinian question. No one has been tapped to replace Hamdallah, although it is likely to be one of the two Deputy Prime Ministers Ziad Abu Amr or Mohammed Mustafa. Continue reading “Anticipate Greater Jordanian Role in West Bank” →

Palestinians

Will Jordan and Egypt Play a Greater Role in Palestinian Affairs in 2013?

January 1, 2013February 18, 2016 Michael Sharnoff

Published in Sharnoff’s Global Views on Dec. 31, 2012.

Since the 1993 Oslo Accords, a lasting peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians has remained elusive. The politically correct paradigm proffered by the international community including Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the United States has been two states, two peoples: an independent Palestinian state including the West Bank and Gaza alongside Israel. Continue reading “Will Jordan and Egypt Play a Greater Role in Palestinian Affairs in 2013?” →

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Happy New Year

December 31, 2012February 17, 2016 Michael Sharnoff

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Arab League

What Is the Purpose of the Arab League? (Part Two)

December 30, 2012February 17, 2016 Michael Sharnoff

This article was published in the Huffington Post on December 27, 2012.

Go here for Part One

Nine months ago, I wrote that the 22 member Arab League and 56 member Organization of Islamic Cooperation demanded a UN (Western) intervention in Syria to protect Syrian civilians against President Bashar al-Assad’s brutal crackdown. Continue reading “What Is the Purpose of the Arab League? (Part Two)” →

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New Global Op-Ed Forum

November 9, 2012September 14, 2018 Michael Sharnoff

I recently launched a new global op-ed forum called Sharnoff’s Global Views which provides a platform specifically for internationals to share views with Americans about politics, economics, technology, environment and other relevant issues. Continue reading “New Global Op-Ed Forum” →

Syria

Terra Incognita Interview

October 22, 2012 Michael Sharnoff

My interview on the situation in Syria with the Greek-based program Terra Incognita.

Jordan

October 1-8, 2012 Links

October 9, 2012 Michael Sharnoff

Jordan, a nation which lacks natural resources and is heavily dependent on foreign assistance, is a strong US ally. While King Abdullah has prevented “Arab Spring” uprisings like in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Syria, he faces unprecedented challenges. A growing number of Jordanians are advocating that Jordan transform from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. A few have faced criminal charges for directly criticizing the King. Continue reading “October 1-8, 2012 Links” →