What is Caesar's and what isn't in the Arab world
It is hard to get away from a central fact of Middle Eastern politics and statehood: the significant role played by the military and security forces in the business of…
Despite early hope: like father, like son
The first time I met Anwar Al-Bunni, in June 2005, one of Syria's numerous state-owned newspapers had just called him a traitor. Over tea that he made himself and countless…
Poland's revolution is consuming its democratic child
Recently, the European Parliament condemned the Polish government's attempt to strip Bronislaw Geremek of his parliamentary mandate. A leader of Solidarity, a former political prisoner, and the foreign minister responsible…
A way forward to help the Palestinians
More than a year has passed since the European Union suspended its direct budget support to the Palestinian Authority (PA) in response to the formation of the Hamas-led government. Although…
Acknowledgement of historical peacemaking
WASHINGTON: At the present time, there is a fundamental perceptual difference between the so-called peace camps among Israelis and Palestinians, on the one hand, and, on the other, those who…
Delhi residents suffer from power cuts as monsoon approaches
NEW DELHI, India: Unlike the Indian cricket team that at least looks stronger on paper but fails to deliver, New Delhi's local power generating units are neither strong on paper…
Falling trees: Last week's sandstorm told all of the need to maintain these essential beauties
CAIRO: It might sound like a harsh reality but we have to accept it as the bitter truth: the old inspiring green trees can sometimes turn into real-life killers. Yes,…
AUC students discuss creative initiative for the Middle East
The American University in Cairo's (AUC) Office of Student Development and Writing program held its two day annual undergraduate research conference. Celebrating its third year, AUC faculty members chose 50…