Tag Archives: Middle East and North Africa

  1. Scene outside the city of Thermes, Greece, near the border with Turkey, November 28, 2009 (Ggia)

    Africa, Eurasia Or the Levant Calling? Greece’s Dilemma

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    With Greece apparently on the verge of leaving Europe, could it find a place for itself in the Middle East?

  1. Amr Moussa, the secretary general of the Arab League, January 26, 2011 (Richter Frank-Jurgen)

    No Frontrunner in Egypt’s First Free Presidential Election

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    Whoever becomes Egypt’s president will grapple with high unemployment, a fiscal crisis and conflicting political interests.

  1. The city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, September 27, 2008 (Noushad Akambadam)

    Gulf States Delay Plans for Closer Arabian Union

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    Wary of Saudi domination, the smaller nations in the Gulf Cooperation Council delayed plans for closer political integration.

  1. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, September 11, 2011

    Expanded Coalition Gives Netanyahu More Leeway

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    By bringing in his opponents, the Israeli prime minister has given himself an opportunity to show flexibility with the Palestinians.

  1. Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, July 15, 2010 (Essexdiver)

    Israel Challenges Egypt Over Sinai Security Chaos

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    Israel need to defend its citizens in the south while trying to avoid the collapse of the peace treaty with Egypt.