Cabinet approves establishment of national medical tourism council to boost healthcare sector    Egypt's investment authority GAFI hosts forum with China to link business, innovation leaders    CBE governor meets Beijing delegation to discuss economic, financial cooperation    Egypt's Gypto Pharma, US Dawa Pharmaceuticals sign strategic alliance    Egypt to unveil 'national economic development narrative' in June, focused on key economic targets    Egypt's Foreign Minister calls new Somali counterpart, reaffirms support    Italy's consumer, business confidence decline in April '25    "5,000 Years of Civilizational Dialogue" theme for Korea-Egypt 30th anniversary event    Egypt's Al-Sisi, Angola's Lourenço discuss ties, African security in Cairo talks    Two new recycling projects launched in Egypt with EGP 1.7bn investment    Egypt's ambassador to Palestine congratulates Al-Sheikh on new senior state role    Egypt's TMG eyes $17bn sales from potential major Iraq project    Egypt's Health Min. discusses childhood cancer initiative with WHO    Egypt pleads before ICJ over Israel's obligations in occupied Palestine    Asia-Pacific stocks rise on Wall Street cues    Egypt's EDA discusses local pharmaceutical manufacturing with Bayer    Sudan conflict, bilateral ties dominate talks between Al-Sisi, Al-Burhan in Cairo    Egypt expresses condolences to Canada over Vancouver incident    Cairo's Madinaty and Katameya Dunes Golf Courses set to host 2025 Pan Arab Golf Championship from May 7-10    Egypt's Health Min. strengthens healthcare ties with Bayer    Egypt's Ministry of Health launches trachoma elimination campaign in 7 governorates    EHA explores strategic partnership with Türkiye's Modest Group    Between Women Filmmakers' Caravan opens 5th round of Film Consultancy Programme for Arab filmmakers    Fourth Cairo Photo Week set for May, expanding across 14 Downtown locations    Egypt's PM follows up on Julius Nyerere dam project in Tanzania    Ancient military commander's tomb unearthed in Ismailia    Egypt's FM inspects Julius Nyerere Dam project in Tanzania    Egypt's FM praises ties with Tanzania    Egypt to host global celebration for Grand Egyptian Museum opening on July 3    Ancient Egyptian royal tomb unearthed in Sohag    Egypt hosts World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Somabay for 3rd consecutive year    Egyptian Minister praises Nile Basin consultations, voices GERD concerns    49th Hassan II Trophy and 28th Lalla Meryem Cup Officially Launched in Morocco    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Paris Olympics opening draws record viewers    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    

Articles of the author Eqbal Ahmad
1998: the year of the "bum"
By Eqbal Ahmad The distinguishing features of the year 1998 were continuity and incoherence. Like so many of its predecessors, it was a year of strife and frustrated prospects of peace. With the exception of Ireland, where American diplomatic (...)

31 - 12 - 1998
After the winter bombs
By Eqbal Ahmad As deadly missiles rain on Baghdad, six truths ought to be reiterated. First, the target of the Anglo-American bombing campaign is not Iraq's arsenal of mass destruction. Chemical and biological weapons are nearly impossible to (...)

24 - 12 - 1998
After the peace of the weak
By Eqbal Ahmad In the Middle East, ironies abound. But none is more replete with them than the recent history of Palestine. The era of decolonisation began in August 1947 with the independence of India and Pakistan. Less than a year later, Palestine (...)

05 - 11 - 1998
Bill Clinton turns to God
By Eqbal Ahmad Friday, 11 September 1998 was a day unlike any other in American history. In the White House that morning the president of the republic turned in desperation to God and religion. At a "prayer breakfast" he tearfully confessed before a (...)

17 - 09 - 1998
A mirage mis-named strategic depth
By Eqbal Ahmad In his letter to Zarb-i-Momin, the Taliban publication, Mr Azam Tariq, leader of Pakistan's violently sectarian Sipah-i-Sahaba Party, is ecstatic over his ideological brothers' recent victories. His ecstasy is shared by Pakistan's (...)

27 - 08 - 1998
Imperial presidency under siege
By Eqbal Ahmad The head man of the world's sole super-power is up to his ears in muck. Each day more piles on. Yet William Jefferson Clinton will not resign, the Congress shall not impeach him, and his nemesis Kenneth Starr, the independent counsel, (...)

13 - 08 - 1998
Atomic gains, nuclear losses
By Eqbal Ahmad Pakistan's nuclear tests are having an even more profound impact on the domestic environment than on its defense or foreign relations. The phenomenon was to be expected, but its scope is greater than one could have imagined. It is too (...)

18 - 06 - 1998
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