James Mullan

News Analysis: Yosri Fouda’s “Free Speech” Protest

News Analysis: Yosri Fouda’s “Free Speech” Protest

NEWS ANALYSIS: The story behind prominent Egyptian political talk show host Yosri Fouda’s suspension of his programme indefinitely on Friday.

 Ramzy Baroud

The American Threat to Syria’s Revolution

The American Threat to Syria’s Revolution

RAMZY BAROUD: The American ambassador to Syria has established an ‘up and at ’em’ reputation. But what is the bigger picture for the United States in Syria at the moment?

 Mich Cafe

Vimto – The Drink of Choice for Ramadan

Vimto – The Drink of Choice for Ramadan

MICH CAFE: No-one seems to know how it has happened but a modest, cordial drink from a small village in England is a firm Ramadan favourite.

 Crossroads Arabia

Soap Operas: The New Front on the ‘War on Syria’

Soap Operas: The New Front on the ‘War on Syria’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Syrian soap operas have eclipsed Egyptian productions in popularity across the Arab world.

 Syria News Wire

Whisper it – things might be changing in Syria. A bit.

Whisper it – things might be changing in Syria. A bit.

NEWS FROM SYRIA: Foreign journalists allowed in? Recognition that there is, actually, an opposition? Great, but old habits die hard in Damascus.

 Crossroads Arabia

Paper View: Arab Media at a Turning Point

Paper View: Arab Media at a Turning Point

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The passion for journalism remains, but today’s younger generation of aspiring journalists would be more picky as to where they would work…

 Steve Royston

Watching Egypt – The View From The Other Side of the Arab World

Watching Egypt – The View From The Other Side of the Arab World

STEVE ROYSTON: I have had a few conversations whether Egypt will impact Saudi. My answer would be no – at least not in the current conditions.