June reading backlog

I have lots of reading from June to share, now on the last day of the month - and a special posting to come on the Iranian elections and their aftermath.

Middle East
Svenska Dagbladet analyses the outcome of the elections in Lebanon (before the Iranian, make note...)

Eurasianet looks at Obama's vision for relations with the so-called Muslim world. The National and Sultan Al Qassemi also comment the Cairo Obama speech.

The National looks at the UAE's role in issues of regional money laundering and the efforts to stop it.

Pirates on the Gulf of Aden have started to operate in Omani waters, according to the BBC.

The Independent looks at the property market in Dubai after the winter bust.

Pittsburgh University has released this report on democracy promotion and Islam.

West Point also released a report, on Iran in Iraq, and this one, on Sunni vs Shia terrorism (even if I am sceptical to the generic difference...).

Brookings Institution looks more closely at the stability shown in Iraqi Kurdistan here.

BBC tells the story of a Saudi princess shopping in Paris.

BBC explores the Arabic blogosphere.

HRW looks at the situation for sexual minorities in Turkey during Istanbul's Pride Week and at trials of cross-dressers in Saudi-arabia.

Af-Pak
Svensak Dagbladet looks at new leaders of the taliban resistance in Pakistan.
Dagens Nyheter tells of modern urban culture showing up in Kabul

ICG looks at the challenges of Afghanistan's upcoming elections.

Jazeera reports from Pakistan.

Misc
The head of the Swedish security service doesn't share the picture of suburb Rosengård being a focus for militants and extremists.

Todays' Saman takes their readers on a trip to Dogubeyazit.

Svenska Dagbladet looks at marketing strategies and sensations of the senses.

Arkadij Waksberg writes on Russia and democratic Potemkin facades for Svenska Dagbladet.

Swedish-Lebanese film-maker Josef Fares films with his family again.

Economist looks at Sipri's report on arms trade and buyers (link to the full report here).

Svenska Dagbladet comments Swedish defence policy.

Svenska Dagbladet discusses the impact of left-wing atheists.