Latest in Tag: Foreign Policy Highlight
Latest in Tag: Foreign Policy
Diplomats draw features of Egypt’s foreign policy in 2020
Policy will build on the successful 20 presidential visits in 2019
Egypt gradually expanding foreign policy prosperity
Al-Sisi’s regime, once hoping for recognition, managed to position itself as essential regional player
Progress comes in small steps one year after Iran nuclear deal
It was a historic diplomatic success: the Iran nuclear deal. Tehran has stopped its nuclear program, sanctions have been lifted, and Iran has come out isolation. Still, disappointment is growing.
Examining India’s unsuccessful NSG bid
Despite India’s fervent push for admission into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the country remains outside the elite body that regulates nuclear trade worldwide – for now. DW examines the reasons behind this.
Assertive Saudi King Salman visits Washington
King Salman is visiting Washington for the first time since ascending the Saudi throne. DW’s US correspondent Spencer Kimball reports that the US faces a kingdom that has become very assertive in its foreign policy. For decades, a simple quid-pro-quo formed the basis of US-Saudi relations. Riyadh provided the oil, Washington provided the security. “It’s …
Egyptian regional foreign policy in retrospect
With the region in turmoil, Egypt stands out as a beacon of stability – but where and how does Al-Sisi put Egypt’s political weight to use?
Al-Sisi, Saudi Prince end summit satisfied, expectant of bilateral relations
Could policies towards the Brotherhood affect the strategic alliance?
What Egypt and Russia want
Egyptian-Russian relations have been cold for around 40 years, but as Putin visits Egypt, the foreign policy game is changing for both countries
Russia concerned Ukraine military operation has ‘intensified’
Lavrov also said Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko’s peace plan announced on Friday did not go far enough.
Kerry scrambles to save his torpedoed peace effort
The top US diplomat, who has made the quest for a long-elusive peace treaty his personal holy grail, was blindsided late Tuesday as minutes before a press conference at the NATO headquarters, both sides went rogue.
Fahmy addresses foreign, domestic policy in AUC speech
In revolution’s wake, Egypt must balance a “strategic relationship” with the US and EU, foreign minister says
US Department of State criticises Putin’s support for Al-Sisi presidential bid
Al-Sisi’s visit to Russia would not impact shared interests with Egypt, says Deputy US Department Spokesman
Egypt to “diversify” foreign relations: Fahmy
Foreign minister talks Russia, Qatar in interview
Foreign ministry reveals ‘anonymous third party’ relationship with US lobby firm
$250,000 monthly fee paid to Glover Park Group
Egypt ‘re-positioning’ itself as an Arab country with African roots: Fahmy
Foreign minister stresses need for Nile Basin countries to work together to achieve future goals
Turkey and Qatar urge Egypt to return to the ballot box, release Morsi
FMs Davutoğlu and Al-Attiyah say that “legitimacy must return to Egypt”
Iran’s election augurs a better future
By Cesar Chelala Hassan Rowhani’s election as the new Iranian president bodes well not only for that country but for the world as well, tired of the senseless rhetoric of the former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. When, at a campaign speech, Mr Rowhani stated, “We have no option other than moderation,” he was also defining what …
Kamel Amr addresses UN General Assembly
Foreign minister calls for increased African representation in UN Security Council
War or jaw
By Philip Whitfield What did Obama mean? You can read as well as me. “We think it would take over a year or so for Iran to actually develop a nuclear weapon, but obviously we don’t want to cut it too close.” Obama was being interviewed on Israeli TV prior to visiting Israel for the …
Tourism in the news: Egypt and Iran sign a cooperation agreement for tourism
Both sides agreed to host tourist exchange programs through private tourist companies and travel agents
Reading a possible Egypt-Iran strategic alliance
By Ceylan Ozbudak In August 2012, when President Mohamed Morsi became the first Egyptian leader to visit Iran since the 1980s, he was careful not to schedule meetings with the Iranian leadership, much less to endorse any renewal of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Iran. Since then, a return to the level of cooperation pe r …
Double or quits
By Philip Whitfield You get the best odds when the runners and riders are still in the paddock. So it’s not surprising to get 1,000:1 gambling ante-post on a race without a finish: the 2013 Egyptian General Election. I’ve bet a steak dinner the result won’t be declared this side of Ramadan. I’ve even chosen …
Has the United States succeeded in taking over the world?
Much of the chaos and confusion that grips today’s world may in fact have been planned and orchestrated by the US
What will Egypt’s relationship with the world be like under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood?
Before jumping to abstract conclusions about what Egypt’s foreign policy will be like under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood, we must first review what has already happened under their watch. It is especially important to follow the actions of one Assaam Hadad, aid to the president and close confident of Khairat Shater, who has …
Washington must think differently about “the region”
By Anthony Elghossain After decades of dormancy, the Levant is rising again. Syria’s war, Lebanon’s seasonal conflicts, and ongoing shifts in Iraq, Egypt and Turkey are restoring the Levant’s characteristic chaos and cosmopolitanism. In turn, instead of continuing to approach the region disjointedly, Washington must resurrect the Levant as an idea. Beirut, Babylon and beyond: The …
The Future of Egyptian American Relations ?
Egypt still remains the cornerstone of American foreign policy in the Middle East. The relationship now seems to be going through somewhat turbulent and tense times, however the overall relations have not seriously departed from the previous norms of the Mubarak era. Though this is the case now, the future is still unclear. Currently the …
US Government divided over Egypt aid
Budget relief cash hangs in the balance as Americans argue
From the other side: Amr Moussa stay at home
We do not mention his involvement in the crime. Nor do we mention his defence to the matter. We do not know of his opposition to an error. Nor do we not know of his political stance. He is Amr Moussa, the veteran diplomat with a long history of nearly 53 years of service in …
Protesting Blasphemy or Foreign Policy?
For the most part media has portrayed the protests in front of American embassies as just as a protest over the amateur video insulting Islam and prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him. Moreover, it is surprising how some media outlets choose to describe the regions where the outrage occurred as the “Middle East”, …
Hamzawi: “Morsy’s talk about being a president for all Egyptians is politically romantic”
Hamzawi asserts the importance of “unifying” liberal powers in the upcoming elections, discusses the mistakes of the past