Proving the intellectual skinheads wrong
The debate over democracy in Arab and Islamic countries continues to twist and turn, responding variously to indigenous forces and to erratic perceptions from the West, especially the United States.…
Wolfowitz's troubles may bring change at the World Bank
Will World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's troubles finally catalyze real change at the World Bank? Will there finally be an end to the archaic practice by which the president of…
The US breaks out of its Middle Eastern isolation
For the past few years, the United States has been in a self-imposed diplomatic isolation in the Middle East. But two paths out of that wilderness are becoming visible, and…
Just Jerusalem: Vision for a place of peace
It is often said that the future of Jerusalem depends in large part on the future of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. While this is undoubtedly true, change and improvement in Jerusalem…
Nigeria's Defining Moment: 2007 Presidential Elections
Nigerians go to the polls on April 21 to elect both a new president and national assembly, in an election which is widely perceived as the most significant test for…
All decked up: a century of Egyptian jewelry
Ground-breaking esigner Azza Fahmy releases a book on a traditional arts and craftsJewelry is an integral part of an Egyptian woman's life. Whether it's the diamond engagement ring, or the…
Hypertension: Blame the brain
Dubbed the silent killer, high blood pressure, or hypertension, creeps up on patients until it is often too late, causing heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Over 600 million people…
Coffee talk: eavesdropping remedy from the Gulf
It is like watching scenes from a foreign movie in no particular order but still being able to make out some story.That is the wonderful entertainment value of going to…
Digital music libraries and the death of hi-fi
SAN FRANCISCO: Music lovers remember a familiar advertising image from the past: a man reclined in a chair, head back, blown away by music from his high-fidelity sound system.Like the…
