Said Okasha examines the composition of domestic political forces that may see an unusual alliance form
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While Israel would like for the regime in Tehran to fall, it is being careful not to be seen calling for US strikes on Iran
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Despite cosy relations between the US and Israel, Trump’s “Deal of the Century” might have a few shocks in store for Tel Aviv
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Are the Oslo Accords set to be the first victim of the “Deal of the Century”, and if so, at what cost, asks Said Okasha
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The US is finally getting serious about designating the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group.
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No sense can be found in local and international opposition claiming El-Sisi’s visit to Washington failed.
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Examining the complex of interrelated regional developments that forms the backdrop to President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to the US this week
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Israelis have long been leaning towards rule under a strongman, which also appears to keep the right wing in power
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Despite raising alarm bells, Trump’s apparent decision on the Golan Heights could be a bargaining chip relative to bigger issues, and be reversible
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Said Okasha examines the latest twists in Egypt-US relations
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Said Okasha assesses the points of agreement and discrepancies between the positions of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump on pressing regional issues, as revealed in their UNGA speeches
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Said Okasha examines how Cairo and Washington can better promote shared interests and achieve common goals
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While narrowly passed in the Knesset, the struggle around Israel’s new nationality law is far from over, and could lead to the ouster of the extreme right in Israeli politics
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Amid a huge Islamist rally in Alexandria, 6th April youth withdraw claiming harassment
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Those who want a secular and civil state should stop playing into the hands of Islamists by following and reacting to their every word and deed
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