Latest in Tag: United States Highlight
Latest in Tag: United States
US not being replaced: Fahmy
Foreign minister meets acting US ambassador in light of Russian delegation’s visit, Putin invited to Egypt
Egypt, Russia to discuss political and military cooperation
Preparatory meeting held ahead of visit by Russian Ministers of Defence and Foreign Affairs
US task force discusses roadmap with foreign ministry
A delegation from the United States Congress is expected to meet with senior Egyptian officials to discuss security, aid and transition
Kerry and Al-Faisal agree to help Egypt’s ‘economic transformation’
Anti-Coup Alliance figure condemns Kerry’s “restoring democracy” comment and US policy
US delegation monitoring aid arrives to Cairo
A group from the House State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Committee is expected to conduct aid-related talks with Egyptian officials
Update: Egypt and US to begin strategic dialogue
US Secretary of State says relationship with Egypt should be defined by more than assistance
Kerry arrives in Cairo for first post-Morsi visit
US Secretary of State is expected to hold meetings with interim president, foreigng minister and minister of defence during unannounced visit
Brotherhood criticises West’s “hypocrisy”
The Muslim Brotherhood lambasts Western governments and their post-3 July stances in its weekly message
Egypt’s misguided liberals
By Farah Halime, Rebel Economy Questions were already being raised about Egypt’s new liberals and whether they really were as democratic as they claimed to be. But, as Sharif Abdel Kouddous wrote in the Nation recently, “the turning point came on August 14, when the military and security forces brutally cleared the two mass sit-ins in …
US aid: “Recalibration” or change of strategy?
The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday that it would halt the delivery of large-scale military systems and cash assistance to Egypt’s government. It said “credible progress” must be made towards free and fair elections. US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the United States is “recalibrating” its military aid to Egypt. While State Department did …
US, EU condemn violence in Egypt
Spokespeople denounce ongoing violence that have killed dozens
UN, US concerned over Friday violence
Secretary-General urges restraint ahead of 6 October protests
A $7.2m legal win for Pinterest over cybersquatter
The company added that the defendant has applied to register Pinterest as a trademark in China, along with fellow social networking sites Twitter, Foursquare, and photo-sharing site Instagram.
Is a US-Iranian nuclear deal suddenly possible?
By Hussein Ibish, Now Lebanon Anyone eagerly awaiting an Iran-US “great game” had better brace themselves for a potential long-term match postponement. American President Barack Obama was elected to end and avoid future Middle East conflicts, not begin them, as demonstrated by the Syrian chemical weapons crisis and the American-Russian “diplomatic solution.” The only Middle …
Fahmy discusses Egypt’s transition and regional affairs with diplomats
The Egyptian foreign minister discusses Syria, Palestine, tourism, and Egypt’s transitional roadmap with other diplomats in New York City
Sanctions have worked; time to act on Iran is now
By Dr César Chelala As Iran economy’s is reeling and Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is showing every sign of interest in reaching an agreement with the West on its nuclear program, it seems high time to reach an agreement with Iran. Such an agreement would eliminate one of the most troubling hot spots in the Middle East and will serve as an example …
Fahmy discusses roadmap with Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy discuss developments in Egypt
Fahmy to address UN General Assembly on Saturday
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy details “messages” he intends to deliver in New York City this week
Fahmy hopeful for region following US-Russian agreement on Syria
Egypt’s Foreign Minister pleased with US-Russia agreement ahead of visit to Moscow
Fahmy assures Fabius and Kerry of Egypt’s progress
Foreign minister assures French and US counterparts on situation in Egypt and discusses regional issues
Prosecution denies investigation into WikiLeaks US funding claims
No investigation into 35 activists for receiving foreign funding, says prosecution
Fahmy joins a diplomatic forum on the Middle East in Paris
FM Nabil Fahmy to meet with US Secretary of State John Kerry and French FM Laurent Fabius to discuss Palestine, Syria and Egypt
Assassination attempt on Minister likely suicide bombing: MOI
Groups and parties condemn the attempted assassination, which injured 21 people
Al-Azhar condemns possible strike on Syria
The Islamic institution stresses its opposition to the use of chemical weapons
Syria
It could be that by the time this article goes to press, a strike has already taken place on Syria by a conglomerate of forces, led mostly by the US and France. It could be that it has not. The decision to do it, one way or the other, is beyond the purview of the …
Whom does the United States Support?
Following 30 June, Egypt has been awash with conspiracy theories. An interesting one aims to answer the infamous question: Whom does the US really support in the Egyptian debacle? Supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi as well as the current regime are accusing each other of heavy reliance on the US; such assertions border on …
Patterson’s term in Egypt officially ends
US ambassador to Egypt is likely to become new Deputy Secretary of State
Dispersals were ‘necessary and inevitable’: El-Beblawi
Prime minister comments on security, economy and ElBaradei
Majority of Americans support cutting aid to Egypt
A Pew Research Center report indicates that most Americans think cutting military aid to Egypt should be used to pressure Egyptian government
Turmoil in Egypt: Learning lessons from the Philippines
By James M. Dorsey With Egypt deeply polarised politically and religiously, kick–starting a political process capable of bridging divides and creating an inclusive democratic process seems a distant prospect. It will ultimately depend on the likely shrinking over time of the military’s popular base and the government’s realisation that it needs the United States and …