All decked up: a century of Egyptian jewelry
Ground-breaking esigner Azza Fahmy releases a book on a traditional arts and craftsJewelry is an integral part of an Egyptian woman's life. Whether it's the diamond engagement ring, or the…
Nigeria's Defining Moment: 2007 Presidential Elections
Nigerians go to the polls on April 21 to elect both a new president and national assembly, in an election which is widely perceived as the most significant test for…
Just Jerusalem: Vision for a place of peace
It is often said that the future of Jerusalem depends in large part on the future of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. While this is undoubtedly true, change and improvement in Jerusalem…
The US breaks out of its Middle Eastern isolation
For the past few years, the United States has been in a self-imposed diplomatic isolation in the Middle East. But two paths out of that wilderness are becoming visible, and…
Wolfowitz's troubles may bring change at the World Bank
Will World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz's troubles finally catalyze real change at the World Bank? Will there finally be an end to the archaic practice by which the president of…
Proving the intellectual skinheads wrong
The debate over democracy in Arab and Islamic countries continues to twist and turn, responding variously to indigenous forces and to erratic perceptions from the West, especially the United States.…
A chat with Nonie Darwish, founder of the controversial 'Arabs for Israel Organization'
CAIRO: I believe if Israel puts down its arms and weapons it will cease to exist, but if Arabs of the West Bank and Gaza put down their weapons, peace…
Sex in our life: myths and realities
CAIRO: At a time when the media has to confront waves of severe criticism for having exercised their freedom to debate sex-related issues like street girls and pedophiles, a daring…