Opinion

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Turkey’s travails: purges worsen Ankara’s democracy deficit

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds Fethullah Gulen, the self-exiled conservative leader…

James Dorsey

A historic opportunity for Egypt with India and China

India learned its lesson from China, and knows that industrial development is…

Ali Waly

The North Coast: a symbol of how Egypt manipulates its wealthy and ruins its resources

Being a resource-rich nation is not, in itself, a true blessing. The…

Mohammed Nosseir

Egypt digs itself back to 1977

Ahmed Kamal, a medical student, was arrested by police and delivered to…

Wael Eskandar

Opinion: US-China move a good sign for the climate

The US and China will ratify the Paris Agreement. That's good for…

Deutsche Welle

Opinion: Gabon and the inglorious silence of African institutions

In Libreville, Gabon, residents ventured out on the streets and surveyed damage…

Deutsche Welle

A vital autumn for Cairo’s policy-makers

  Egypt has recently been the subject of a number of deeply…

Richard Banks

Opinion: Apple, taxes, and just punishment

The European Commission is aggressively pursuing tax avoidance and illegal tax advantages…

Deutsche Welle

Sanctions are what truly keep bankers awake at night

The pressing issues for banks today are many. Apart from known concerns…

Hany Aboul Fotouh

Saudi Arabia: a victim of hate campaigns

  Do not expect to hear a good word about the Kingdom…

Khalaf Al Habtoor