Wednesday April 15, 2009

I've Been Thinking:

Syrian Ambassador Imad Mustafa recently appeared on CNN.
In his interview Mustafa exhibited a rarely seen element of Arab diplomacy.
Mustafa spoke bluntly, he was downright direct and clear.

Mustafa spoke about two important items.

He said that the new administration in Israel seems to be very similar to the previous administration when it comes to peace and the process of peace.

He said that he prefers the new Israeli foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman to the previous foreign minister, Tzippi Livni.
Mustafa explained that the reason for his preference is simple. He prefers Lieberman because Lieberman speaks his mind.

This was not the personal evaluation of the ambassador, remember, he is the Syrian ambassador. Mustafa was giving voice to Syria's and the greater Arab world's perspective on the Netanyahu administration.
The Arab world is not happy about the Bibi/Lieberman team.
Actually, the Arab world has very serious reservations about Bibi Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman.

The corridors of power in the Arab does, however, recognize that one positive aspect of the new Israeli administration is the direct approach of Lieberman.

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