Baudouin Long
The future of Egyptian diplomacy in Palestine: A regional balancing act
Egypt
March 18, 2011
The future of Egyptian diplomacy in Palestine: A regional balancing act
On 1 March, Hussein Tantawi, the head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces that has ruled Egypt since…
Protests in Jordan garner some reforms, look for more gains
World
March 4, 2011
Protests in Jordan garner some reforms, look for more gains
Amman--Amid the region’s revolutionary fervor, Jordanian dissent rose, with the opposition making political and economic demands and a monarchy attempting…
After Al-Azhar snub, Vatican defends calls to protect Mid-East Christians
Egypt
January 23, 2011
After Al-Azhar snub, Vatican defends calls to protect Mid-East Christians
Rome--Papal officials have defended the Vatican’s call for the protection of Christians in the Middle East following Al-Azhar’s announcement that…
Museum hideaways and window shopping in snowy London
Life & Style
January 18, 2011
Museum hideaways and window shopping in snowy London
This year, heavy snowfall offered a particular charm and Christmas atmosphere to the European capital of shopping, despite the havoc…
Hezbollah unlikely to repeat 2008 Beirut takeover, say experts
World
January 16, 2011
Hezbollah unlikely to repeat 2008 Beirut takeover, say experts
Despite its difficult political circumstances, Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah is unlikely to hit the streets of Beirut en masse as…
Iran-Egypt thaw a sign of future cooperation, say experts
Egypt
November 17, 2010
Iran-Egypt thaw a sign of future cooperation, say experts
After 31 years of diplomatic tensions between Egypt and Iran, there are signs that relations between the two countries may…
Middle East synod highlights problems faced by region’s Christians
Egypt
November 8, 2010
Middle East synod highlights problems faced by region’s Christians
The Synod of Bishops' Special Assembly for the Middle East was held from 10 to 24 October to discuss pressing…