A new holy alliance?
The recent meeting in the Vatican of the Custodian of The Holy…
WITH A A GRAIN OF SALT: I'll never visit Japan again!
Every time I visit Japan, I make an oath never to go…
Lucky little countries?
Western Europe's small democracies have, on the whole, been exceptionally fortunate. Freer…
THOUGHTS ON EGYPT: Nothing Trickles Down
There are a few Egyptian economists who do believe that the effects…
Financial Hypocrisy
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the East Asia crisis, which…
Europe's Moment of Decision
Is amnesia an integral part of politics? When it comes to the…
REFLECTIONS: Mufti vs. Media
The campaign against Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa raging in the Egyptian press…
Technology empowers youth, youth will empower Turkey
HELSINKI: It is now easier to access information whenever you need it.…
East Timor's Example
MANILA: East Timor, now known as Timor-Leste, is the world's newest democracy.…
"Black sheep" participate in political debate
CAIRO: From my spot at the end of the queue I wondered…