Egypt Trapped in Transformational Process?
The so-called “Arab Spring” began on December 17, 2010 in Tunisia when Mohammad Bouazizi, a vegetable salesman in informal economy, set himself on fire on January 4, 2011. He was…
Egypt’s Regime Boosts Calls for Security Sector Reform
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s brutal regime in rare gestures towards his opponents has twice this year recognized the potential street power of his country’s militant, street battle-hardened soccer fans.…
Evolution of Turmoil in Middle East: Western Role (Part One)
Given the current Middle Eastern scenario, one may reasonably hold the argument that the on-going turmoil in Middle East owes its burden equally to the Machiavellian Anglo-American policies in the…
Canadians Keep Asking Questions About Saudi Arms Deal
Headline news revealed last week that London’s mayor Matt Brown and top city manager Art Zuidema emailed 14 city councillors not to speak publicly about the $15-billion arms deal involving…
In Libya, You Can Buy Anti-Aircraft Gun on Facebook
An online marketplace for illicit weapons is thriving in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a study released today that found sales of heavy machine guns, rocket and…
Seven Different Opinions in Germany About Refugees
As the refugee crises in Germany reached its heights in September 2015, I went to help both Germans and refugees. I had been in a similar situation 31 years earlier…
Who’s Killing Civilians In Syria?
I joined the early days of the Syria uprising in February 2011. It was only a matter of weeks before the chants and dancing were met with bullets and arrests…
Amnesty International Criticism Returns Qatar to Square One
A new report from Amnesty International slams Qatar for not living up to promises to improve workers’ rights and adds to a growing international criticism of Qatar’s inability to properly…
Haram Ham in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Customs on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle pork into the Kingdom at Al-Batha border crossing point with the UAE. Customs officers seized 54 kg hidden under ice inside fridges being shipped…
Expanding Israel’s Military Power in Middle East
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) is the most powerful military in the Middle East, a new study by New York-based technology and news website Business Insider found. The Israeli army is…