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Articles of the author David Dumke
The reawakening of Egyptian diplomacy
Much has been written about Egypt in the American press, and to the chagrin of Cairo much of the ink has been devoted to criticism. If the casual observer were to accept this narrative at its face value, he might conclude that Egypt remains on a (...)

24 - 08 - 2017
Egypt relations strained by Washington's mistakes
Washington's mixed messages in the run-up to and aftermath of 30 June proved both unintelligible and irritating. To the throngs of ideologically disparate Egyptians who took to the streets and to the armed forces, Americans issued dire warnings, if (...)

15 - 07 - 2013
Resetting US-Egyptian relations
Long before the Mubarak regime fell, the word that most aptly described the modern US-Egyptian bilateral relationship was “confused”. Forged during Camp David, strengthened during the first Gulf War, the relationship has long been based on shared (...)

21 - 11 - 2012
Indian summer for Obama
Victory looks increasingly likely for Obama and the Democrats in general, predicts David Dumke Barring a major catastrophe or scandal, it is almost certain Senator Barack Obama will defeat Senator John McCain in the US presidential election. It also (...)

23 - 10 - 2008
Battle over aid
Summer is here, a season in which rumblings over US aid to Egypt have become as predictable as the soaring temperatures. Al-Ahram Weekly examines the background, and likely outcome, of this year's dispute Battle over aid Are US-Egyptian relations (...)

21 - 06 - 2007
Pelosi steps in
Pelosi's recent regional trip signals a new approach to Washington's Middle East, writes David Dumke* While its alliance with Israel has long been anathema to the Arab public, there is little debate that America's standing in the Arab world has (...)

12 - 04 - 2007
Capitol Hill qualms
David Dumke analyses Egypt-US relations through the prism of the US Congress There has been much discussion about what the US Congress will do about the Egyptian assistance package this year. Led by staunchly pro-Israel Representative Tom Lantos (D- (...)

15 - 03 - 2007
Back to the backyard
US President Bush's Latin American tour sheds light on the prickly relationship between Washington and what was once considered its own backyard, writes David Dumke* It was not the only reason for visiting Latin America, but United States President (...)

15 - 03 - 2007
Babylon Bush
US President Bush's 'changes' fail to quell growing public angst, writes David Dumke Last month witnessed the administration of United States President George W Bush announce a series of changes in demeanour, personnel, and policy. The president (...)

18 - 01 - 2007
Commentary: Conceding disaster
The Baker-Hamilton report triggers debate in Congress, writes David Dumke from Washington The unveiling of the Iraq Study Group (ISG) report last week immediately triggered debate at the White House and in the halls of Congress. In wake of a (...)

14 - 12 - 2006
Washington eyes Egypt
US Congress stands poised to challenge Egypt in 2006, writes David Dumke* After a rocky year which tested the durability of the United States-Egyptian relationship, there are strong indications the Bush Administration wishes to return to the rules (...)

19 - 01 - 2006
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