Can Egyptians unite around their ancient history?
It needs no argument to conclude that ancient Egypt boasts of a glorious civilization. In modern times, when Egypt as the first Arab country began to produce Arabic-language movies during the 1920s, the country instantly became Hollywood of the Middle East, shaping the trends and influencing contemporary Arab culture. Nasser – the undisputed leader of Arab nationalism – was both an Egyptian hero and an Arab leader. His immense charisma and the ecstasy of Egypt leading united Arabs against foreign oppressors practically made everything Egyptian desirable.
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What is Russia's strategy in Syria and why does Egypt approve?
Russian MiGs for the first time on Wednesday gave close air support to the Syrian Arab Army as it attacked rebels north of Homs. The Russians also continued their airstrikes against rebel-held Idlib Province. And, the Russians for the first time launched cruise missiles from warships in the Caspian Sea on rebel targets. Over the past week and a half, Russian strategy is becoming apparent.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet
The National Dialogue Quartet in Tunisia won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, for its determined efforts to build a democracy in the wake of the 2011 revolution.
The quartet, formed in 2013, comprises four organizations: the Tunisian General Labour Union; the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts; the Tunisian Human Rights League; and the Tunisian Order of Lawyers. According to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the quartet “established an alternative, peaceful political process at a time when the country was on the brink of civil war.”
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