Omar H. Rahman is a freelance journalist and commentator covering the socio-political issues of the Middle East. His work has appeared in <em>Foreign Policy</em>, the <em>Guardian</em>, and <em>Al-Jazeera</em>, among several other international publications. His website is www.orahman.com

East meets East

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Remembering Arafat

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