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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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September 10, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Israel and the Palestinians: Mr. Sha’ath Strikes Again
Today’s New York Times carries an interesting story about the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations being fostered by Secretary of State Kerry. Basically, Sha’ath has made a claim that American officials …
January 27, 2012
Middle East Matters This Week: Egypt’s Tumultuous Anniversary
Significant Middle East Developments Egypt. Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians returned to Tahrir Square on Friday chanting “down with military rule” in a day dubbed “The Friday of Pride and Dignity…
February 13, 2014
Israel
This Week: Syria’s Machinations, Egypt’s Presidency, and Iran’s Bravado
Significant Developments Syria. Russia today presented a draft resolution on Syrian humanitarian aid access that includes a condemnation of “terrorism” to the UN Security Council. Yesterday, Russian…
September 13, 2013
Israel
While Everyone Else Was Looking at Syria
Egypt. Interim president Adly Mansour extended the month-long state of emergency for two more months yesterday. A presidential spokesman explained the extension was due to recent “terrorist activit…
December 24, 2013
Egypt
Egypt Ends the Year With Prison Sentences
On December 18, Egyptian security forces raided the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR), a leading think tank. The timing is extraordinary, because foreign diplomats and human rig…