Women are smashing the Arab world’s glass ceiling
Arab women are not waiting for others to empower them, they are doing it for themselves. Over 40 are on the list of the most influential young Arabs.
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Dispelling the curse of the Nile
Conflict between Nile basin countries has been averted. But unless effective action is taken, a water war remains a distinct future possibility.
Read MoreThe self-fulfilling prophecy of the Sunni v Shia myth
Like in Syria and Iraq, the conflict in Yemen is not sectarian. But political profiteers and jihadists are turning it into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Read MoreNetanyahu and the Middle East: The risky business of “business as usual”
The “business as usual” re-election promises of Binyamin Netanyahu. But this is an extremely risky venture on the Iranian-Israeli and Israeli-Palestinian fronts.
Read MoreArabic is the language of Arab (dis)unity
The romantic myth that speaking Arabic meant that Arabs share “one heart and one spirit” led pan-Arabism to talk unity while walking the path of disunity
Read MoreCan Egypt start a new chapter of Middle Eastern history?
The new constitution says Egypt is a “gift” that will “write a new history for humanity”. Should neighbours welcome or fear greater Egyptian influence?
Read MoreBuying camel’s milk in Arabic
Conversing about camel’s milk may not be the most useful Arabic to learn, but learning the language can open up the Arab world to Europeans.
Read MoreDavid Miliband: revolution v extremism
Britain’s former foreign minister David Miliband has high hopes for the Arab revolutions.
Read MoreReinventing the Palestinian struggle for freedom
Inspired by the Arab spring, a new generation of Palestinians plan to fight the occupation with olive branches.
Read MoreThe Jasmine Revolution will flower across the region
Tunisia’s revolution will spread the scent of its jasmine to oppressed nations all over the region.
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