Palestinian Israeli

Obama's Speech: Warm but Honest

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 07.05.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

The president spoke to Arabs and Muslims from his own experiences and from his heart. Without conceding much and while being honest with his audience, he clearly won over the hearts and minds of many people that have so far rejected America.

Obama and the King Push the Two-State Solution on Netanyahu's Court

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 05.23.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

The traditional US diplomatic approach has emphasized the "process" part of the "peace process."

Winners and Losers in Gaza

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 02.25.2009 | World


Daoud Kuttab

A clear political winner is Omar Suleiman, the director of the Egyptian intelligence, who delivered the ceasefire agreement from the Palestinian factions.

Obama's Hope Spreads to the Middle East

Daoud Kuttab | Posted 12.10.2008 | Politics


Daoud Kuttab

A curious thing has happened as Americans were choosing their first black president. Democracy suddenly ceased to be a bad word for many genuine democrats in the Middle East.