Pakistan after Bhutto
The assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has brought Pakistan's state of turmoil to new heights. As head of the nation's most popular political party, Bhutto largely transcended Pakistan's…
Nuclear Targets
Nuclear facilities as military targets? The drumbeat appears to be growing louder. Western leaders repeatedly declare that no option is off the table to stem Iran's nuclear ambitions. And, in…
Prerequisites for peace
As one who for decades has supported a two-state solution and the non-violent struggle for Palestinian rights, I view the recent conference in Annapolis with a great deal of skepticism-and…
With a Grain of Salt : Incomplete Joy
I rarely find any coverage in the US media of one recurring crisis in Palestine. Whenever the Israeli occupation forces evict Palestinians from their homes for one of two reasons,…
A look back
Call me a foolish optimist, but I've always rejected the saying "the more things change, the more they stay the same. Perhaps on some transcendental, philosophical level that doesn't concern…
Scratching the surface: Archaeology highlights
The archaeological scene of 2007 was replete with exciting discoveries, hot debates and the launch of new museums. The date 7-7-2007 was much anticipated worldwide. The New Seven World Wonders…
Workers take to the streets: the strikes of 2007
In 2007 Egypt witnessed an unprecedented level of labor unrest as workers from textile factories to public transport to tax collectors went on strike, mainly over low wages and poor…
Violations of housing rights: the year's headlines
According to a special report on Egypt issued this month by the Financial Times, rates of poverty in the country increased between 2000 and 2005, and one in every five…
Courtroom dramas: the lawsuits and docks of 2007
Religion took center stage in Egypt's courts this year, with most controversial court cases dealing with issues of conversion. Whether the issue is with Muslims who had converted to Christianity,…
Rumors on the political elite take center stage
Egypt loves its rumors, but two in particular have captivated the mainstream in 2007 with grave repercussions for many who found themselves in the middle of a political brouhaha.Both involved…
