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Amr Hamzawy on Al Jazeera

Carnegie's Amr Hamzawy appeared on Al Jazeera TV to talk about the current crisis in the Middle East. Hamzawy discussed prospects of a national unity government in Palestine, Iran's nuclear ambitions, French-American differences regarding the war in Lebanon, America's strategic interests in the Middle East, and the confrontation between Hizbullah and Israel.

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By Amr Hamzawy
Published on Aug 19, 2006

Amr Hamzawy appeared on Al Jazeera TV to talk about the current crisis in the Middle East.  Click on the links below to read the transcripts of these shows in Arabic.

On September 13, he discussed prospects of a national unity government in Palestine.

On August 19, he discussed Iran's nuclear ambitions and Arab fears.

On August 9, he discussed the French-American differences with regard to the war in Lebanon.

On July 22, he talked in depth about America's strategic interests in the Middle East.

On July 15, he discussed the confrontation between Hizbullah and Israel.

About the Author

Amr Hamzawy

Director, Middle East Program

Amr Hamzawy is a senior fellow and the director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. His research and writings focus on governance in the Middle East and North Africa, social vulnerability, and the different roles of governments and civil societies in the region.

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