The Pyrenees vacation – Part 1
The Midi-Pyrenees, southern France, is my vacation spot this summer for three weeks and I can just make out the mountains from my loft in an 18th century farm house…
Passive isolationism endangers Russia, but also the West
Nation-states are built on ethnic and territorial unity, and their histories and political development are grounded in a sense of collective identity. Empires emerge when a national group considers its…
Stagnation rules in Lebanon's secular political parties
The Arab world is witnessing a dangerous head-on confrontation between Islamist parties and organizations and incumbent governments. At the same time secular parties are clearly facing a crisis as they…
Take Hamas at its militant Islamic word
Hamas' braggadocio, coupled with its ruthless willingness to eliminate Palestinian rivals, may finally have sealed the movement's fate. Though the Islamist party now wields sole authority over the impoverished Gaza…
Inside The Middle East diary
Driving down the streets of BaghdadOn a giant billboard in front of the Iraqi ministry of Youth in Baghdad, a sign reads: "Forgive and be merciful for a unified Iraq.…
New Seven Wonders announced, Jordan's Petra included
CAIRO: The new edition of the Seven Wonders of the World list was declared on July 7 at 7 pm, in Benfica Stadium, Lisbon after over 100 million people from…
Chairman of the Doctors' Syndicate pushes for conjugal visits for prisoners
CAIRO: Dr Hamdy El-Sayed, head of the PA's Health Committee and chairman of the Doctors Syndicate called for allowing conjugal visits for prisoners at a lecture organized by the Syndicate…
Asec coach not looking for revenge, Ahly's Meteb doubtful
Asec Mimosas coach Patrick Liewig said that he is not seeking revenge from African champions Al Ahly when the two sides clash in the CAF Champions League quarters on Sunday.The…
Zamalek to pull out of Super Cup
There is a big chance Zamalek will not participate in the Egyptian Super Cup game against Al Ahly, because the timing of the fixture clashes with their pre-season program, General…