Saudi connection
Heads of state do not typically flock to oversee military exercises in which their country’s troops are participating. But war games in Saudi Arabia are clearly an exception. Our prime…
Pakistan’s Morsi (or el-Sisi) moment has passed
Democracy can relax and pro-government loudspeakers in the media – a veritable stable, their hearts bleeding for democracy – can take a break. The tide in the affairs of men…
Russian jet crash puts Sharm resort staff on ‘unpaid leave’
The Russian plane crash in Egypt has forced hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh to send dozens of staff on "unpaid leave" as tourist numbers plunge, with tens of thousands of jobs…
Al-Sissi seeks to boost economy and his image through Suez project
The economy may be in dire straits, but Egypt is proudly proclaiming its "Gift to the World" in the shape of a major expansion to the Suez Canal. Whether the…
State and government
State and government are two separate entities. In political science terminology, a state signifies the political organisation of society, while a government refers to those in authority. Consider first the…
The ghost of conflicts past, present and future
It is well-known that traumatic experiences leave lifelong emotional and psychological scars in their wake. Some scientists even suggest that trauma causes genetic changes in the victim. A contentious new…
Profundity of fatwas
Arguably, one of the most profound developments that has taken place in a turmoil-ridden Islamic world is a two-day conference of Muslim scholars at the great seat of learning, Cairo-based…
Israel’s matches
Following the recent nuclear deal Iran and world powers, the next logical step to reduce proliferation risks in the Middle East would be to focus on regional security challenges arising…
State and government
State and government are two separate entities. In political science terminology, a state signifies the political organisation of society, while a government refers to those in authority. Consider first the…
Opportunity beckons
AN historic opportunity is presenting itself for Pakistan to reclaim its place as a leader in the Islamic bloc. Given the timber of the country’s leadership, however, it isn’t certain…
