Many in Turkey think America started the fires in Syria

Both the US and Israel want to weaken Iran and strengthen their own position in the ME. But to do this, first they must weaken Syria; Fascinating Documentary About Anwar Al-Awlaki; Bahrain still committing injustice; and Wissam Al-Hassan joins 'The Assassination Saga'.

Some Turks see the blame for Middle Eastern unrest, particularly Syria, directly lies on the U.S. of A.

Friday Lunch Club [3]

'Turks see Ankara as merely a pawn in US plans to foment conflict in Syria'

Both the US and Israel want to weaken Iran and strengthen their own position in the Middle East. But to do this, first they must weaken Syria and replace the current government with someone who supports them instead of Iran," says Mr. Eryilmaz.

Afrah Nasser [4]

Fascinating Documentary About Anwar Al-Awlaki: The Terrorist's Bride

Fascinating documentary about Anwar Al-Awlaki, one of Yemen's most influential sheikhs; who was killed on 30 Sept. by a CIA drone strike targeting him in south of Yemen.

Arabist [5]

"THE UPRISING IS OVER. BUT WHAT IS THE PRICE OF BAHRAIN'S VICTORY?"

Despite an ever-growing dearth of international media coverage, tweeps are still being arrested for criticizing the ruling family, the riot police are surrounding entire villages to go after “enemies of the state,” whether they are dissidents or street thugs, and jail sentences are upheld against doctors who treat injured protestors.

Lebanon Spring Blog [6]

Wissam Al-Hassan Joins The Assassination Saga

Here we go again. Another Lebanese national figure and innocent people are wasted. Early on, I warned and speculated that Saad Hariri could pay a high price for his leading involvement in Syria, and it may now be the payback time. And I feel we are just at the start of something bigger.