Amir Taheri

Amir Taheri, formerly the executive editor (1972-79) of Iran's main daily newspaper, is the author of twelve books and a columnist for the Arab daily Asharq Al-Awsat.

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Response · June 20, 2016
The Imperialism of Western Guilt
By Amir Taheri
Bernard Lewis is the rare Western intellectual who doesn't view non-Western peoples as too inept to make their own mistakes, let alone pay for them.
Response · November 17, 2015
The Core Beliefs behind Palestinian Public Opinion
By Amir Taheri
No progress on peace will be possible until and unless “Palestine” becomes a pragmatic political project rather than a religious-ideological cause célèbre.