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Syria: Longing for Approval

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 @ 08:25 UTC

by Amira Al Hussaini

Countries:: Syria
Topics:: International Relations
Languages:: English

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“It just seems that those who are most critical of and most aggressive towards the “decaying west” appear to be, at the end of the day, the most desperate for its approval, at least subconsciously,” comments Yazan from Syria on statements made by politicians on safeguarding the Muslim culture from Western influences.

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