Robust health systems are society’s first line of defence against pandemics
Belgium has long been written off as a dysfunctional and failing state, yet its response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been surprisingly functional
Read moreBelgium has long been written off as a dysfunctional and failing state, yet its response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been surprisingly functional
Read moreBy Khaled Diab Decades of unprecedented population growth have played a significant role in Arab regime repression, the two main
Read moreBy Khaled Diab While the Egyptian regime battles for its survival, Egypt itself may not survive as a viable state,
Read moreBy Khaled Diab Islam needs a reformation for Muslim societies to develop and prosper, is one of those rare convictions
Read moreThe world is paying the price for Boutros Boutros-Ghali’s foiled attempts to reform the United Nations into an effective force to resolve conflicts.
Read moreSuez Canal II is not about economics. It is a symbol of how President Sisi is supposedly navigating Egypt through narrow straits towards modernity.
Read moreConflict between Nile basin countries has been averted. But unless effective action is taken, a water war remains a distinct future possibility.
Read moreEgypt would be much better off saving the sinking ship of the Nile Delta instead of building a white elephant Suez Canal II.
Read moreWas Robert Mugabe’s appointment as UN ‘tourism ambassador’ an unforgivable travesty or can ‘guilt-edged tourism’ trigger reform in dictatorships?
Read moreOutsiders are more likely to associate Palestine with statehood-pending than patent-pending, but innovation is crucial to building a better future.
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