In last week’s edition of Al Ahram Weekly, James Zogby from the Arab American Institute argued that the US should not promote democracy in the Arab world as long as it fails to listen to Arab voices. Zogby makes a very compelling argument why Washington indeed struggles to support and nurture democracy in the region. … Continue reading »
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How the Arab Spring can save Europe’s international ambitions
My latest article exploring the potential for EU relations with the new Middle East. It was published by EUobserver.com BRUSSELS – One of the most striking elements of the outside involvement in the Arab Spring is the failure of the Obama administration to develop a comprehensive approach in dealing with the uprisings. The United States … Continue reading »