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World Cup emerges as agent of change in Qatar
By James M Dorsey Qatar is taking a beating in the court…
Will Al-Sisi run for president?
First we will discuss the consequences of General Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi running…
The Bachmann dilemma
When I got into the newsroom Tuesday morning, a heated discussion between…
Elections experts worry that Egypt’s new elections will make the same mistake as last time
Defective election method probably elected wrong candidate, Mohamed Morsi
Michele Bachmann writes: Muslim Brotherhood: A history of terror
By Michele Bachmann If the decision of the interim government of Egypt…
2013 Winner and Losers
With the year winding down, it’s time to count this year’s winners…
How Egyptians are trapped in polarity & prejudice
By Mohammed Nosseir “I accuse you of high treason!” is a phrase…
Red herrings
A few weeks ago, in his regular New York Times column, Thomas…
Egypt’s secret Swiss bank
By Farah Halime Nestled in the heart of downtown Cairo is the opulent…
African philanthropists push for prosperity
By Kingsley Ighobor Last July, US President Barack Obama set the spark…