The collapse of Al-Jazeera's credibility
“Before the beginning of the Arab Spring, we were a voice for change...a platform for critics and political activists throughout the region. Now, Al-Jazeera has become a propaganda broadcaster.”
- 18 February 2013
Morsi sweet-talks the West
When it comes to Morsi and other would-be authoritarians, pay attention not to what they tell the West. See what they say and do at home
- 4 December 2012
Jihadist perceptions of the 'Arab Spring'
Has the 'Arab-Spring' dealt a death blow to the jihadist movement or provided an enormous boost?
- 30 November 2012
US chooses stability over democracy in Egypt
In backing Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, the US has chosen stability over democracy: but it will get neither
- 25 November 2012.jpg?1350905877)
As Israel carries out war drills, the noose is tightening
As the aftershocks of the "Arab Spring" continue, the noose is steadily tightening around the only beacon of democracy, tolerance, and technological advance in the Middle East
- 22 October 2012
Labour Party opposed to cheaper healthcare for Europeans
Labour Members of the European Parliament continue to lobby against a move that would enable Europeans to obtain better and cheaper medical supplies
- 18 October 2012
A barometer for freedom and equality in Egypt
The persecution of minorities in an Islamic society is truly a barometer of the lack of freedom and equality that prevails there
- 4 September 2012
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