Obama Speech: Historical, Rather Than Hopeful
HISHAM WYNE: President Obama delivered a fluent summing up of recent developments. For those closer to the action, however, there was little new or substantive.
‘The “Sheikh” is Dead, Long Live the “Sheikh”‘
HISHAM WYNE: There is much speculation about who has replaced bin Laden. The fertile conditions for the organisation persist, particularly in Pakistan.
The Hard Truths and Betrayals Revealed by The Palestine Papers
HISHAM WYNE: The release of the Palestine Papers will be seen as pivotal. Fundamental truths have been revealed.
Tunisia is a Wake Up Call, but for the Pundits
HISHAM WYNE: Tunisa’s revolution has little to do with the ideals of democracy. It’s a simple cry for better quality of life.
2010: Reports of Dubai’s Death Greatly Exaggerated
HISHAM WYNE: The global press said Dubai was finished. Here, seven local commentators explain why they were wrong.
Conspiracies, scepticism and the burden of proof
HISHAM WYNE: In a world full of conspiracy theories, the use “prove it not” argument needs to be reexamined and sidelined in favour of considerably more rigorous and reasoned debate.
Entrepreneurship is ‘a state of mind’ – gurus
HISHAM WYNE: What makes a successful entrepreneur? At the ‘Celebration of Entrepreneurship’ conference which was recently held in Dubai, there was consensus among some of the region’s most celebrated businesspeople.
