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Latest in Tag: america
Opinion| Businessmen make political decisions in the United States of America
The same experience is currently being repeated from another perspective. Two weeks ago, American billionaire Elon Musk proposed a possible agreement to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, under which Ukraine would permanently cede Crimea to Russia. This is in addition to holding new referendums under the auspices of the United Nations to determine the fate of the territories controlled by Russia. Also, Ukraine would agree to become a neutral country. Musk asked Twitter users for their opinion of his plan, prompting sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who strongly rejected this proposal.
Opinion|Antony Blinken defends Muslims of China and ignores Muslims of America
Indeed, the report said that these abuses may amount to “crimes against humanity,” but it did not describe Beijing’s treatment of the Uyghurs as “genocide.” In fact, this accusation was levelled against China by the US in early 2021 and has since been adopted by the legislatures of many other Western countries.
Backgrounder: Major wars America has fought in history
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter described the United States as “the most warlike nation in the history of the world” in remarks made in April 2019.
America committed to helping Egypt achieve peace, stability in North Sinai: US Ambassador
Cohen toured Al Arish seawater desalination facility which serves 126k residents
After collapse of Soviet Union, fall of socialism, occupation of Iraq: George HW Bush dies
Youngest pilot in America, a millionaire in his 40s, then segued into politics
Hamas in Cairo, Abbas threatens from America
Efforts of last opportunity to avoid explosion of situation in Gaza
New foundations
In the post-second world war era, American-Saudi relations had been a strategic constant in the Arab world. Both the United States and Saudi Arabia had made sure to work in concert and coordinate closely their Arab and regional policies. There had been disagreements, and in some instances, very serious ones, like the ramifications of the …
A strengthened alliance
Leaving behind his mounting legal problems, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington last Saturday to attend the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the powerful pro-Israeli lobby in the United States. On his five-day visit, Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders. The White House meeting …
Tillerson in town
United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson paid an official visit to Cairo, his first since he became America’s top diplomat a year ago, on Monday 12 February. The visit came as a part of a Middle Eastern tour for Tillerson that will also take him to Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, and, finally, Turkey. In Kuwait, …
Changing regional landscape
The White House announced on 8 January that United States Vice President Mike Pence would be in the Middle East on behalf of President Donald Trump, from 19 to 23 January. Pence will arrive in Egypt on 20 January where he will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Al Fattah Al-Sisi. He will then travel to …
Trump threats to cut aid merely to save face: economists, MPs
In case aid stopped, we will reconsider logistical facilitations for Washington, says parliament’s planning and budget committee representative
Heaven on Earth
A frequent theme of modern Arab intellectual discourse has been the search for solutions to the failures and weakness of the Arab world in recent times. This, alas, has led the region down several blind alleys that have only made things worse. One of those was the path of socialism. In this, the Arabs were …
Solving Donald Trump’s Mystery
Recently, as I picked up a book from my bookcase, I realised that one word in its title had the answer to a problem that had been bothering me for months. The book is “The Voice Imitator” by Austrian writer Thomas Bernhard. And the word that solved the mystery, you may already have guessed it, …
Egyptian Foreign Ministry follows investigation in death of Egyptian-American girl
The victim was reportedly struck with a metal bat
Al-Sisi, Trump to meet on sidelines of Arab-Islamic-American summit
The presidents had previously met a month ago in Washington
Door-knocking mission opens a new page with America : Aclimandos
Renewal of negotiations on free trade agreement between the two countries has been suggested, says head of door-knocking mission
Imagine America’s next generation are climate deniers
A fight is being waged to ensure the science behind global warming is taught in US schools as some states move to wipe it from the curriculum. Is the United States raising a new generation of climate-change deniers?Brandie Freeman is a high school science teacher in the southern US state of Georgia. She recently opened …
Global polarisation over US airstrikes against Syrian military
Politicians varied towards Egypt’s reaction to the US airstrikes
Egypt looks forward to new economic relations with US administration: Nasr
Door knocking delegation to the US in May to promote trade and investment, says Mohanna
The legacy of Egypt’s folklore meets America’s temporary jazz and classical violin Â
The “Hakawateya” concert brought audience, Dina El-Wedidi’s independent music, Mazaher’s zar music, and Chelsey Green and The Green Project’s jazz music all together
Trump pressured to confront Pakistan on support for militants
Pressure on the Trump administration is mounting to adopt a tougher position towards Pakistani support of militants in Afghanistan as well as in Pakistan itself. The pressure comes from a chorus of voices that include the US military, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle, and influential Washington-based think-tanks. The calls for a …
The “Trump” virus takes over the American system
An individual in the face of an institution is one of the most prominent dilemmas in politics. With an individual’s decisions, creativity, and innovative solutions come, and may be resisted by institutions. With an individual’s decisions, wrong decisions that must be limited by institutions may also come. Institutionalism means the multiplicity of decision-making authorities and …
Opinion: Trump’s America is beginning to look a lot like China
Media gag orders, suppressing public information, sweeping executive decisions – Donald Trump’s ecopocalyse has begun. It’s reminiscent of another world power’s approach to governing – with key differences.Trump’s war on the environment has begun – and information is its first target. After ordering a contract freeze and media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency on …
President Trump promises ‘America first’
Donald Trump has been sworn in as US president.
Carbon capture and storage: Magic pill or chimera?
As a new climate treaty is negotiated, there’s debate around decarbonization versus “net zero.” But the latter relies on technologies that aren’t widely implemented – or don’t even exist yet. The energy industry touts it as the solution for clean fossil fuels, and the IPCC says it will be key to preventing dangerous climate change. …
Notes from America: Why Ahmed got arrested and Malala got a Nobel prize
Ahmed Mohamed, the young inventor, and Malala Yousafzai, the young women rights advocate, both have a story. However, each story has a different narrative and a different ending. Ahmed and Malala are both Muslims and were both victims of ignorance, bigotry and a self-righteous mindset, and they both became household names. Ahmed was a victim …
Notes from America: Muslims celebrate Eid at the biggest shopping mall in America
America has a Muslim problem, professed the republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Muslim-bashing has become a GOP platform, where everyone is trying to outdo each other on how Islamophopic he/she is. Now it is time for Muslims in America to go out and unapologetically celebrate the Eid Al-Adha (Feast of the sacrifice), where in post-9/11 …
Iran showdown in Congress damages US credibility
The White House has secured enough support in the Senate to successfully veto a resolution that would “disapprove” of the Iran nuclear deal. But it is a hollow victory, as a presidential veto could damage US credibility. The votes have been tallied. At least 34 US Senators will support the Iran nuclear deal, and back …
Europeans head to Latin America to escape economic crisis at home
As many well-educated people can't find jobs in crisis-stricken Europe, they turn south. More migrants are moving from Europe to Latin America and the Caribbean than the other way round. Jane Chambers reports from Chile. Originally hailing from Seville in southern Spain, Magdalena MartĂn Sevilla decided to make Chile her new home after she couldn't find any work for months….
Notes from America: The usual suspects
By Ahmed Tharwat I live in a northern state in the US called Minnesota, which is also considered the “ice box” of the US for its long, brutal winters, where even the lakes and rivers freeze over. The state is a lot smaller than Egypt, with a population of just 5 million people. According to …