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Arab Public Opinion & the U.S. in 2008

In 2008, Arab attitudes toward the U.S. remain at alarmingly low levels. Concern with U.S. policy is the reason. And because the U.S. role in the region is so critical,
Human RightsIslamic Movements May 9, 2008

« Lebanon’s crisis not really a Sunni-Shia crisis (unless it is)

For those in the area and interested, just a quick note that I will be appearing on an Institute for Middle East Studies panel discussion Monday afternoon entitled "What have
Human RightsReform Issues May 9, 2008

Fiction meets reality in Egypt

THIRTY four years ago, Egypt’s most celebrated author, Naguib Mahfouz, published his novella Karnak Café. Set in Egypt during the late 1960s, it tells the story of a group of
Human RightsInterviewsIslamic IssuesPalestine May 9, 2008

Examining Egypt’s Leadership in the Region

Reflecting on recent trends in the Middle East, what do you see as the most important objectives for U.S. policy overall in the region? What are the issues and areas
Human RightsReform Issues May 9, 2008

The Trick

Commenting on the president’s pay raise of 30%, I said that it aimed at aborting May 4 strike and evading from answering the people’s needs.
Human RightsReform Issues May 9, 2008

Muslim Brotherhood condemn price hikes

Despite keeping a low profile during the April 6 and May 4 general strikes, the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) denounced the recent price hikes that were approved by the People’s Assembly
Human RightsLebanonMB Statements May 9, 2008

Statement: Muslim Brotherhood Calls for Ceasefire in Lebanon

The Muslim Brotherhood expresses deep sorrow and concern over the ongoing infighting among Lebanese factions in Beirut. We fear that the situation will deteriorate, leading to dangerous disputes and bloodshed.
Human RightsPalestine May 9, 2008

A human rights crime in Gaza

The world is witnessing a terrible human rights crime in Gaza, where a million and a half human beings are being imprisoned with almost no access to the outside world