Middle East

Endless Arab Spring?

13th November 201913th November 2019
Featured Articles, Opinion

Recently, the Middle East has been convulsed by growing protests in several countries, namely Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq. In Egypt, protests erupted in response to the exile of businessman, Mohammad Ali who accused the government of corruption.

Ex-Foreign Office official calls for pressure on Israel-Palestine solution

4th February 20154th February 2015
International News, News

Mel Plant, BA Arabic and Turkish “I believe firmly in the two-state solution,” began Sir Vincent Fean, ex-Consul General to Jerusalem, although, he continued, it “is in very severe danger of disappearing before our eyes.”… Read More »Ex-Foreign Office official calls for pressure on Israel-Palestine solution

Sisi elected in landslide win

3rd June 2014
International News, News

Tom King, BA Politics Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has secured at least 96% of the vote in Egypt’s presidential election, according to state media. Sisi, a former military officer, played a leading role in the ouster… Read More »Sisi elected in landslide win