The EU must inject competition into Russian gas policy
European unity is indivisible. When one nation is intimidated or ostracized, all…
CAIRO CAROUSEL: Like a 'shouting' bird in the sky
I love EgyptAir. Honestly I do. And I have flown a number…
Islamist NGOs an integral part of Muslim societies
It has been all too easy, both inside the Muslim-dominated world and…
Dealing with the challenge of a 'national Islamism'
In looking at the likely status of the Arab-Israel conflict or diplomatic…
Reconsider containment in Iraq and the Middle East
The United States and the world are focused on whether the Bush…
Hala Gorani's diary from the Middle East
Was the destruction bad in Beirut? asked the driver on the way…
In Russia, good times also mean political apathy
Usually at this time of year, people are obsessed with what the…
What lies ahead in the Democrat-controlled Congress?
Democratic victories in the US House of Representatives and Senate in November…
Somalia, the Middle East's latest African game board
After years of warlord control over Mogadishu and southern Somalia in general,…
Shubra district closes new NGO
CAIRO: Members of the new NGO Ahalena, located in Shubra district, refused…