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The following text contains sensitive information and highlights various concerns from an Egyptian ambassador regarding foreign influence on political and environmental decisions and movements in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, July 22, 2012
In politics, spin is inevitable. But in times of great political struggle spin is often transformed into misrepresentation. In Egypt these days, as seen in the press, the Muslim Brotherhood is spun virtually into a dervish.
Consider first this article from al-Akhbar, ‘Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood...
Date of source: Saturday, November 20, 2010
In an interview with al-Wafd, the official spokesman for the Egyptian Catholic Church, Father Rafīq Greish, said that former U.S. President George W. Bush is responsible for the Sayyidat al-Najāh Church massacre in Iraq because it is one of the consequences of the President allegedly destroying...
Date of source: Sunday, April 25, 2010
On April 8 Tariq Ramadan delivered his first public address in the U.S. since the Bush administration revoked his visa in 2004. Ramadan in known for his ability to speak favorably to both leftists and Islamists. However some have derided Ramadan as much more radical than he initially appears. Other...
Date of source: Sunday, August 9, 2009
Robert Fisk ponders why the Middle East is so backward and why the area has so many dictators and so many human rights.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Karen Armstrong comments on the present world status and calls for dialogue among religions.
Date of source: Monday, May 11, 2009
Egypt welcomed news of President Obama’s expected visit to Egypt in June. The Azhar and the muftī of Egypt hailed Obama’s choice of Egypt and welcomed the visit and the expected discourse as a promising sign of improving relations between the U.S administration and Muslim countries.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Jamāl As‘ad writes about the Muslim and Christian situation toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Date of source: Thursday, January 1, 2009
In an interview with al-Wafd, Shenouda comments on the recent attacks against Gaza and the American policy toward the Middle East. Arabs’ unity is important and the U.S. will never change its strategy toward Israel.
Date of source: Sunday, November 16, 2008
Friedman questions how long Obama’s honeymoon period will last when he is in office. However he believes will have to help the U.S and co-operate with the U.S administration to promote freedom in the world.