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Osama vs. D.C. Lobbyists?
In a new audiotape that surfaced on Monday, Osama bin Laden proves not just that he's still alive-but that he's paying attention. Reza Aslan on Osama's surprisingly savvy take on DC's "pressure groups."
Iran's Military Coup
The Iranian election was bald-faced election fraud, writes The Daily Beast's Reza Aslan, perpetrated by a powerful intelligence unit known as the Pasdaran.
How He Won Iraq
The real shock of Obama's unannounced Iraq visit was the relatively warm response he got from many Iraqis. Reza Aslan on why there were no flying shoes.
Next Stop: A Muslim Nation
Obama has wowed crowds from London to Prague, but he faces his biggest test in Turkey tomorrow on his first visit to a Muslim nation. Reza Aslan on why it will take more than charm to convince the Muslim world the clash of civilizations mentality is finally over.
Ahmadinejad Tangles With Hollywood
Iran's hostile reception for a Hollywood delegation is a sign the nation may not be ready for "Movie Diplomacy."
Carter's One Regret
In a revealing new interview, The Daily Beast's Reza Aslan talks to Jimmy Carter about what he would have done differently in the bungled hostage rescue of 1980-plus, the "political suicide" of condemning Israel.
Mission Accomplished: He Was Right
Would the war in Gaza still be happening if we'd listened to George Bush? The Daily Beast's Reza Aslan on why Bush has every right to say "I told you so" when it comes to the Middle East.
Which One's the Terrorist?
The Daily Beast's Reza Aslan on how the clashes between Israel and Hamas raise complex questions about the difference between acts of war and acts of terror.

















