Link TV's Middle East analyst and award-winning producer, Jamal Dajani, gives his weekly unique perspective and insight on major newsworthy stories. http://www.linktv.org/programs/MIR en-us Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:58:57 -0700 http://www.linktv.org/video/3052 c1b70d965ca504aa751ddb62ad69c63f I have to give credit where credit is due. Last night, Sarah Palin managed to say Ahmadinejad three times without stumbling or stuttering like her partner John McCain did when he debated Barack Obama. And yes, I know she confused McClellan for David McKiernan when referring to the commanding general in Afghanistan. But when it came to the Middle East, both candidates forgot to bring their "Middle East 101" manuals to the podium with them. Read More and Share Your Thoughts on the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Afghanistan, Barack Obama, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Iraq War, Israel, Joe Biden, John McCain, Lebanon, Middle East, Sarah Palin, US Elections, Vice Presidential Debate, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3051 f0b1d5879866f2c2eba77f39993d1184 Al Jazeera's Listening Post takes a look at this year's Ramadan TV and its controversies. To many in the Arab world, they have become as much part of Ramadan as fasting: the dozens of musalsals, or Ramadan TV drama series, which are typically broadcast after the daily breaking of the fast to an audience of millions. Now, Saudi Arabia's top judge Sheikh Saleh al-Luhaidan has spoiled the fun by calling for the owners of TV stations broadcasting what he called "immoral" TV programs to be killed. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Ramadan television fatwa al jazeera listening post mosaic intelligence report jamal dajani Saudi Arabia Islam Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/3027 b922ede9c9eb9eabec1c1fecbdecb45d Everyone is talking about the US economy, but is anyone paying attention to issues in the Middle East? Will these be topics in the first presidential debate? And what's in "Bush's laundry list?" Answers to these questions and more, on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Bailout, Barack Obama, George Bush, George W. Bush, Iran Nuclear Weapons, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, John McCain, Mahmoud Abbas, Pakistan, Presidential Debates, US Economy, War In Afghanistan, War In Iraq, War On Terror, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2994 ec47a5de1ebd60f559fee4afd739d59b Some Israeli officials have been threatening to strike Iran's nuclear facilities. Are these threats empty or loaded? Will Israel strike before the US elections in November? And will there be an "October Surprise"? Answers to these questions and more, on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 barack Obama, George W. Bush, Iran, Iran Nuclear Weapons, Israel, John McCain, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, October Surprise, US Elections, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2962 3b2d8f129ae2f408f2153cd9ce663043 Today is the seven year anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. The Bush administration is entering its final months, and a new president will inherit two wars and face an evolving terrorist threat. At the opening of the RNC, first lady Laura Bush said "Let's not forget, President Bush has kept the American people safe." Are we safer today? Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, 2008 Election, 9/11, 9/11 Anniversary, Afghanistan War, Al Qaeda, George W. Bush, Iraq War, Pakistan, Terrorism, War On Terror, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2938 42853a61b26fef79e2ae788d97356799 Patriotism and "Country First" have become the theme for John McCain's campaign. Several speakers, including the Republican nominee himself, John McCain, touted the success of the surge in Iraq at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Amidst chants of "USA, USA," the Iraqi people's suffering was forgotten. In the party-like atmosphere, no one seemed to care about a bad economy or a wasted trillion dollars either. The most unpopular president in American history was even kept at bay by divine intervention: a hurricane. Read article on the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, 2008 Presidential Race, Al Qaeda, Iraq Surge, Iraq War, John McCain, Muqtada Al-Sadr, Nouri Al Maliki, Patriotism, Republican Convention, Rnc, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2937 8fc687aa152e8199fe9e73304d407bca Al Jazeera's Listening Post brings you a critique of the media coverage of the run up to and during the week-long Republican National Convention. Host Richard Gizbert looks at how the Republicans managed the message as Hurricane Gustav struck and John McCain's vice presidential running mate Sarah Palin announced her unmarried teenage daughter's pregnancy. Link TV's Jamal Dajani joins the discussion. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Presidential Race, Al Qaeda, Iraq Surge, Iraq War, John McCain, Muqtada Al-Sadr, Nouri Al Maliki, Patriotism, Republican Convention, Rnc, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2892 6fe131632103526e3a6e8114c78eb1e1 The DNC nominates Barack Obama by acclamation as its candidate for November's presidential election. Hundreds of media outlets from across the globe descend on Denver to cover the convention. What did the Arab media say about Joe Biden and Jimmy Carter in light of this event? Read and Comment on the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamal-dajani Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Al Jazeera, Amy Goodman, Arab Media, Barack Obama, Cnn, Democratic Convention, Democratic Primary, Dnc, Israel, Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden, Shalom Tv, Wolf Blitzer, Media News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2866 801fd8c2a4e79c1d24a40dc735c051ae Two days in a row this week car bombs rocked towns near the capital of Algeria. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for the attacks. Is Algeria turning into another Iraq? And why did Bin Laden shift his attention to Algeria? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Al Qaida In The Islamic Maghreb, Al-Qaeda, Algeria Bombing, France, Iraq, Osama Bin Laden, Salafi Jihadi, Terror Attack, Terrorism, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2845 4b29fa4efe4fb7bc667c7b301b74d52d Russia's invasion of Georgia makes headlines across the Middle East. What does it mean for Arab states? Are oil prices behind it? And what's the connection with Israel? Answers to these questions and more on LinkTV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Arab Media, George Bush, George W. Bush, Georgia, Iraq War, Israel, Russia, South Ossetia, Vladimir Putin, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2809 b4fd1d2cb085390fbbadae65e07876a7 Osama Bin Laden's former driver was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for supporting terrorism. Why are the prosecutors angry? And is anyone looking for Osama Bin Laden? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Al Qaeda, George W. Bush, Guantanamo Detainees, Osama Bin Laden, Salim Hamdan, Terrorism, Politics, News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2781 ae587cfeea5ac21a8f1c1ea51027fef0 Skyrocketing oil prices in the second quarter of this year led ExxonMobil to report the highest ever record profit by an American company. Who else is profiting? And why are laborers not getting paid in the Arabian Gulf? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Dubai, Exxon Mobil, Iran, Lamborghini, Middle East, Oil, Oil Prices, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2766 045cf83ab0722e782cf72d14e44adf98 Barack Obama is treated like a rock star in Berlin as many European capitals are gripped by Obama-mania. But how was he received in the Middle East? And why did he refer to the Berlin Wall but not Israel's Separation Wall? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Barack Obama, Israel, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Jordan, Middle East, Obama Berlin, Obama Berlin Speech, Obama Foreign Policy, Obama Israel, Obama Middle East, Palestine, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2739 56584778d5a8ab88d6393cc4cd11e090 In a rare public appearance, Hezbollah's leader Sayyed Hassan Nassrallah greeted the five Lebanese freed from captivity in Israel after his organization returned the bodies of two captured Israeli soldiers.Is the prisoners' homecoming a triumph for Hezbollah? Answers to these questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, Ehud Olmert, Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah, Israel, Israel-Hezbollah Prisoner Exchange, Lebanon, Middle East Conflict, Politics News Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/video/2694 cf9b2d0406020c56599f9a93708832b5 Six years after the invasion of Afghanistan, the Taliban have been getting stronger. The Afghan government blames Pakistan for failing to prevent the insurgents from entering its territories. But most Afghans blame their own government. Who's to blame? And are the Taliban really making a comeback? Answers to the questions and more on Link TV's Mosaic Intelligence Report. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 mir, linktv, mosaic, jamal dajani, taliban, kandahar, nato, afghanistan, karzai, mujahedin, serena hotel, zabihullah mujahed, isaf, kabul, gomal, sarobi, paktika, helmand, robert gates Link Media, Inc. http://www.linktv.org/rss/linktv_rss.gif http://www.linktv.org/programs/MIR