Egyptian dissident, Nour, released from jail

Egypt’s leading dissident, his forehead singed from a recent attack, sits near a window in an armchair, depressed and wondering whether he was better off behind bars.

Q+A-Why is Obama speech to Muslim world important?

WASHINGTON, May 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will give a highly anticipated speech to the Muslim world in Egypt on June 4 in which he will seek to

Economics, Investing, Public Diplomacy, and More –

There’s a lot to like in the GAO’s May 27 report on public diplomacy, including a respectful and intelligent discussion of PD 2.0, highlighting both accomplishments and challenges. But the

Historicizing Arab blogs: Reflections on the transmission of ideas and information in Middle Eastern

Arab blogs have caught the attention of Middle East watchers. Much of the attention dedicated to them, however, has dealt with their political importance, whether as a mobilizing tool for

Arab Opinion: Bush Bad, Obama Good

Professor Shibley Telhami’s annual survey of Arab public opinion is out this week. It shows me that Barack Obama, who is due here in Cairo on June 4 to give

Obama’s speech in Egypt – spot the democracy indicators

President Barack Obama’s speech in Egypt next week will need to balance strategic and diplomatic considerations with a clear commitment to democratic reform in the region, writes J. Scott Carpenter.

Muslim Brotherhood Faces Growing Challenges in Egypt

The entry of this trend into Egyptian society has been eased by migratory, commercial, and religious links to the Arabian Peninsula. Despite recently being overtaken by Asians, millions of Egyptians

Dr. Morsy warns against Zionist illusions

Dr. Morsy linked between results of this meeting- held days after a similar meeting between US President Obama and Zionist PM Netanyahu- and the unjust ruling issued by a US

During His Trip to Egypt, Obama Should Visit Gaza

Obama will give a major policy talk at Cairo University on June 4, intended to start mending the rift between the United States and the Arab world. During the Bush

Egyptian reform activists wary of Obama’s visit to Cairo

Many see his decision to deliver a major speech in Egypt as a nod of tacit support for the regime’s authoritarian rule. Cairo - In a highly anticipated visit to