Opinion

Egypt: Why are political parties collapsing?

The collapse of Egyptian political parties on the eve of parliamentary elections destroys any hope for democracy to win

Libya: On the consequences of intervention

Military intervention in Libya at this moment is as problematic as it would appear necessary. And herein lies the paradox

Egypt: Banning Salafist Nour Party may backfire

Before advocating a ban of Islamists, non-Islamists need to heal their internal rifts to gain more support among conservative Egyptians

Egypt: Who overthrew Morsi?

It is the Muslim Brotherhood – before anyone else – who deposed their own man in the presidential palace, before forcing their supporters into tragic confrontations at Rabaa

Living under globalisation

Observing developments in the Middle East, some Latin American countries, and Greece confirms we are living in an era of major transformations in the global order

Nobel Peace Prize could await Zarif and Kerry

Will the Iranian and US foreign ministers win the Nobel Peace Prize next year?

How will the Suez Canal region’s development affect people?

The two-way canal will bring more jobs and opportunities. But how will that be reflected in the community and the quality of life in the region and in Egypt?

Developing Arab foreign policy in the wake of Iran agreement

The Arab states need to deal seriously and objectively with regional reality, including the Iranian nuclear agreement, and take more political initiative

Egypt: Three generations of terrorism

Terrorism has a long history in Egypt

Egypt: Following Suez Canal... Four economic priorities

Following the inauguration of the new Suez Canal project, the government should direct its attention to economic policies that will relief Egyptians’ daily living conditions

Anti-Suez Canal campaign: A belated exercise in popcorn politics

A change in Egypt’s political and economic discourse needs a proactive opposition, not a few late, sarcastic voices on social media

Taliban does not end with Mullah Omar

Taliban confirmed the death of its hardline leader Mullah Omar and Mullah Akhtar Mansour was chosen as his successor. The militant Islamist terrorist movement is, however, not united behind Mansour, so what are the repercussions?

Egypt: The Suez Canal and partnership with society

The successful completion of the Suez Canal project is a proof that popular participation is a prerequisite for the success of government programs. However, more effort to engage with the public is much needed

Turkey and Qatar: An asymmetric partnership that harms Ankara

Turkey’s partnership with Qatar has not only failed to deliver economic benefits to the country but has also brought security risks to its doorsteps

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