Why the Egypt Revolution Is Good for Israel - By Kai Bird | Foreign Policy

Why the Egypt Revolution Is Good for Israel - By Kai Bird | Foreign Policy

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Egypt's Uprising: a chronicle of revolt and hope

The world watched in anticipation for two weeks as people in Egypt stood firm against Hosni Mubarak's regime.  In the end their voice and hopes prevailed.  Mubarak resigned and retreated.

Click on the link below to view a gallery of Egypt's uprising.

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/02/11/the_18_days_that_shook_the_world?page=0,0

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America and Israel: a convenient or a platonic relationship

Much has been discussed and speculated about the relationship between America and Israel.  Both countries need each other to leverage strategic and political maneuvering to justify their interests.  But this relationship also impacts on the political process in the Middle East.  The accord between the two countries is not bipolar.  It is a continuous relationship to bring a sustained political stability in the Middle East and elsewhere.

Click on the link below to read the article on this issue.

http://www.economist.com/node/18114547?fsrc=nwl

Courtesy: The Economist

The World Awaits as Uprising Continues to Unfold in Egypt

The world watches inquisitively, intriguingly, and with uncertainty the political turmoil in Egypt.  What will be the outcome?  Would it be a status quo condition where the uprising would not alter the government?  Would it be a rise of the fundamentalist government?  Or would it be a reform the anti-Mubarak protesters are hoping for?  No one knows for sure.  But the uprising sends a clear message: that people in Egypt are looking for a change.  From a pragmatic point of view, an immediate reform is unlikely.  It takes time and patience.  Bringing down a ruler is one thing but what follows afterwards is quite another.   For example, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has managed to hold on to his power despite fierce opposition from his countrymen and other countries because there are no viable alternative candidates.  As people in Egypt continues to protest against the Mubarak, their future in a peaceful and prosperous country remains unseen and untested.  For now, they continue their struggle to topple an autocratic and a shrewd ruler who has been an ally of the Western world.  But, most importantly, people in Egypt will need to embrace a much tougher challenge ahead:  to clean up the mess after the big storm.

http://viewswire.eiu.com/index.asp?layout=VWArticleVW3&article_id=1507795935&VWNL=true&rf=0

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The Impact of Social Media on My Life

I have embraced social media as a natural extension to our daily lives. It is an offspring of technology that has and is evolving constantly to move societies forward. Social media has influenced me in several ways. First, it has enabled me to connect and communicate with my friends and families in real time, a comfort for someone who is far removed from his home country. Second, it has enabled me to connect with and learn about social, political, economic issues around the world. Third, as a result of the second factors, it has enhanced my awareness of my own shortcomings. Fourth, it has broadened my knowledge of many technological issues that are taking place today. And last but not least, it has made me a proud owner of an i-Pod Touch!

The Rising Trend in Driving Safety

http://www.economist.com/node/21015379

Courtesy: The Economist

The Debate on Egypt's Future in Restoring Demaocracy

http://www.economist.com/debate/overview/194&fsrc=nwl

Courtesy: The Economist