Israel’s Independence

"Don’t ask for what you never had," is the underlying message made by supporters of Israel when they claim Palestine was never a state to begin with.

Egypt’s Unrest in Perspective

President Bush will conclude his trip to the Middle East this week with a brief stop in Egypt, which, along with Saudi Arabia, constitutes an important anchor for the moderate

Egypt: On the Brink of Revolution?

Frontpage Interview’s guest today is John R. Bradley, a British journalist and author. His last book on the Middle East was the critically acclaimed Saudi Arabia Exposed: Inside a Kingdom

UNDP Report Acknowledges Muslim Brotherhood Role in Fighting Poverty

The UNDP annual human development report 2008 released Tuesday highlighted the positive role played by the Muslim Brotherhood in political, social, and charity areas, and showed the astronomical increase in

MB MP: Gov’t Exonerated Israel for Killing Egyptians

Mohamed Al-Adli (member of the MB parliamentary bloc) has submitted a query for the foreign minister regarding abandoning the rights of the three Egyptian soldiers killed at the hands of

What is at Stake in Kuwait’s Parliamentary Elections?

Despite recent electoral reform, Kuwait’s parliamentary election on May 17 will produce little change and continue to foster a parliament more adept at blocking the ruling family than initiating positive

Underbelly of Egypt’s Neoliberal Agenda

It was business as usual for Orascom, a gigantic Egyptian conglomerate with major interests in everything from Cairene highway construction to Red Sea luxury resorts to cell phones in Iraq.

Brotherhood MP Criticizes Al-Azhar Imam’s Statements on Strikes

Ali Laban (member of Muslim Brotherhood parliamentary bloc) has strenuously criticized the statements made by Sheikh Mohamed Tantawi, Grand Imam of al-Azhar, to Saudi newspaper Ukaz deeming strikes religiously forbidden.

Eight MB Students Referred to Investigation Prior to Exams

Eight Muslim Brotherhood students at the faculty of engineering Fayoum University were referred to investigation board days prior to their final exams on charges of organizing a graduation party for

How the internet is challenging Egypt’s government

Although the general strikes of April 6 and May 4 drew limited public participation, they have revealed an important new political phenomenon in Egypt: political mobilization by young, second-generation internet