Hooman Majd
Articles by Hooman Majd
Obama, McCain, the Middle Eastern 'Street' and You
Earlier this year, at the Arab League Summit in Damascus, when Muammar Qaddafi’s turn came at the lectern, he launched into a spirited and fiery criticism, a rant, really, directed at his fellow Arabs, specifically on the issue of Palestine and Israel. “Whatever happened to the cause (Palestinian) we had before 1967?” he asked his audience. “Were we lying to ourselves or to the world?” he continued. “How can you say that Israel must return to the pre-1967 borders? Does Palestine consist only of the West Bank and Gaza? If so,” he added with a air of disgust, “it means that the Israelis did not occupy it in 1948. read more »
Something Unexpected in the U.S.-Iran Relationship
Beneath the bluster—Iranian patrol boats reportedly playing chicken with U.S. warships; President Bush’s statements about “containing” Iran—there’s a significant shift under way in the relationship between Iran and the United States. And nearly everyone is missing it. read more »
Our Flattering Assault on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Contrary to conventional American wisdom, Mr. Ahmadinejad is not the powerful player in Iran that he’s cracked up to be. read more »
Mahmoud and Me
Khatami's U.S. Tour: Can a Former Leader Prevent Another War?
Khatami’s U.S. Tour: Can a Former Leader Prevent Another War?
An Interview With Iran's Foreign Minister: 'Prepared for All Options'
An Interview With Iran’s Foreign Minister: ‘Prepared for All Options’
The Asia Society Welcomes Iranologists: Can U.S. Be 'Trusted'?
The Asia Society Welcomes Iranologists: Can U.S. Be ‘Trusted’?
President of Iran's Visit to New York: One Speech for Iranian Ears Only
President of Iran’s Visit to New York: One Speech for Iranian Ears Only
Amma Gonna Getta Hug: A Fun July Thing I Might Do Again
Amma Gonna Getta Hug: A Fun July Thing I Might Do Again
'Rogue State' Holds Elections on Park Ave.- Did Anyone Show Up?
