Emile Hokayem Archive
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Oct 31, 2012
There is a need to develop leverage over Syria's rebels by fostering dependency on weapons and funding. Persuasion alone will not work. Read Article Arm Syrian rebels to make a political solution possible
Oct 15, 2012
Iran's rulers know that their alliance with Syria is in great peril. But cutting loose a longtime ally is not as simple as some imagine. Read Article Until death do you part: Iran is stuck with a Syria in crisis
Jul 30, 2012
There is a false narrative of sectarianism that colours the Middle East, creating a rivalry that jeopardises the region's quest for personal and political rights and decent, competent governance. Read Article A simplistic sectarian lens magnifies extremist agenda
Jan 30, 2011
Don't turn to political analysts for answers, Emile Hokayem argues. The switch is psychological. Outrage at a relentless assault on dignity and a sense of 'kafa' (enough) have merged. Read Article A universalism to the pleas from Cairo's streets
Jan 09, 2011
Ultimately, the coming split of Sudan has less to do with foreign machinations than with bad governance in Khartoum and the rise of sub-and supra-national loyalties throughout the region. Read Article Arab fears about Sudan's split have roots closer to home
Dec 15, 2010
Manouchehr Mottaki never was a central player in Iran's nuclear negotiations. Read Article Tehran staggers and Mottaki falls
Jun 22, 2010
With passions winding down three weeks after Israel's bloody interception of the Mavi Marmara, officials and analysts are taking stock of the implications of Turkey's regional resurgence. Read Article Turkey needs more than charisma to establish itself
Jun 01, 2010
When analysts and historians look back at the unravelling of the Israeli-Turkish relationship, it won't be difficult to map its downwards trajectory. Read Article Turkey has become the true champion of Palestine
May 12, 2010
The unpleasant truth, however, is that neither Israel nor Iran will disarm outside of a broader agreement. Read Article The sum of all Arab fears is a regional nuclear arms race
Apr 14, 2010
Analysis Well-attended security summit gives US president platform to warn that securing nuclear technology is in the interest of all nations. Read Article Grand summit an Obama PR victory
