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
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
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas's celebrations mask major defeat
Other than a possible improvement in support from Palestinians and some bragging rights in questionable circles, it is hard to see what, if anything, Hamas got out of the past week
- 22 November 2012
What's wrong with Arab analogies against Israel?
Arab media depicts Israel as a demon. Here's why I, an Egyptian citizen, disagree
- 22 November 2012
Egyptian official resigns over Morsi-Peres letter
An Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood leader, Ahmed al-Hamrawy, has resigned from the group and its Freedom and Justice Party to protest a letter introducing the new Egyptian ambassador to Israel
- 23 October 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
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