The Real News, June 5, 2009
Pepe Escobar: Commentary on Obama’s speech to the Muslim World.
Fawzi: the speech was brilliant but now let’s see what happens on the ground
Israeli and Palestinian commentators, analysts, and politicians respond to Obama’s Cairo speech
Further resources:
Phyllis Bennis: Changing the Discourse: First Step toward Changing the Policy?
Robert Fisk: Most Arabs Know This Speech Will Make Little Difference
Robert Fisk: Police state is the wrong venue for Obama’s speech
Ali Abunimah: Obama in Cairo: A Bush in sheep’s clothing?
The Real News: Middle East reacts to Obama
Hamas Leader to Obama: Deeds, Not Words
AlJazeera: Frost over the World – Reaction to Obama’s speech
Obama Appeals to Muslim World for “New Beginning”
John Pilger: What Barack Obama didn’t say
Stephen Zunes: How Not to Support Democracy in Middle East
