To reach peace, start with borders first
The failure of the peace process to produce the desired outcome has provoked much speculation as to why it failed. The different sides to the conflict have different interpretations, mostly…
The perils of launching a military strike on Iran
In the winter of 2002-3, supporters of regime change in Iraq were upbeat in their vision of the post-invasion phase of the war. Anyone who suggested that what is happening…
Does George W. Bush have a surprise up his sleeve?
Following next Tuesday s elections, President Bush will face some of the most difficult decisions of his presidency as he struggles to craft a strategy for dealing with the ruinous…
The 10 best memories of Christmas cheer
The season to be jolly in the heart of CairoCAIRO: Autumn, it is the northern hemisphere's favorite condition, and also Cairo's best season. It is the 'silly season.' A shopping…
Koshary in first class; a new look at airplane food
Lufthansa unveils new gourmet Arab-European fusion menuLufthansa Airlines unveiled a new Middle East-themed menu at a lavish event Thursday night at the Marriott Zamalek. The buzzwords for the evening were…
The US must engage Somalia now, before the Horn blows
Unlike the Middle East, which is frequented by senior officials from the United States government, when it comes to Africa, the US prefers to send its second-in-command. This is not…
Experts fear fraud in upcoming union election
Sunday's vote seen as opposition challenge to NDPCAIRO: On Sunday Egyptian workers begin the first round of voting in elections for the national basic union, electing new representatives to a…
China rising: is the emerging superpower colonizing Egypt and Africa?
Mubarak in Beijing for trade talks that could represent major policy shiftCAIRO: While Egyptian leaders are keen on increasing Chinese investment, they should do so carefully, warns an economic expert.Samir…
Another Egyptian bank up for sale?
Bahraini bank says interested in Cairo bankCAIRO: Bahrain Islamic Bank has asked the Central Bank of Egypt for permission to conduct a due diligence study of Cairo-based Arab Investment Bank…
