Aijaz Ahmad, the well-known commentator discusses with Newsclick the larger geo-strategic context of the current scenario in Syria. He explains that the embattled Bashar al Assad regime is the last nationalist Arab regime. Arab nationalism has always been considered the enemy of imperialism, Zionism and reactionary Arab monarchies. This is at the core of what is happening in Syria today.

It is 100th anniversary of first aerial bombings in the world, by Italy on Libya. Libya is still in turmoil. Eminent political analyst Prof. Aijaz Ahmad speaks to Newsclick about Libyan situation and what it holds for the people.

Professor Aijaz Ahmad warns against western intervention in the Libyan uprising and suggests that despite being a terrible ruler, Muammar Gaddafi enjoys a degree of support in his embattled country. Oil is the key issue in Libya and that explains the West's interest in the conflict there.

Senior Political Analyst Aijaz Ahmad analyses the uprisings in the Arab world - the regional dynamics, the internal structures, the strategic geopolitics and what these all mean to world polity today.

Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about the history of Colombia and Venezuela relations.

Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about Turkey as a rising influence in the globa political arena and how it is becoming a conduit between the West and middle eastern countries.

The attack on Gaza Flotilla aid ship by Israeli defense forces was openly condemned by Turkey. There is a clear shift in Turkey's foreign policy. Turkey is rethinking its role and place in the region and in international politics. Eminent political analyst Prof. Aijaz Ahmad throws light on the drift between Turkey-Israel and the new Turkish foreign policy.

Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about his stay in Pakistan and the Pakistani political scene beyond terrorism.

Well known political analyst Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about the healthcare bill passed in the House and the propoganda war waged by the republicans on the Obama admin.

Political analyst Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about the Indo-Pak talks and their prospects.