War and peace were two key themes for the development of the Middle East in 2023. In the midst of turmoil, the Middle East policies of extra-territorial powers were being rebalanced, all regional countries were strivi...War and peace were two key themes for the development of the Middle East in 2023. In the midst of turmoil, the Middle East policies of extra-territorial powers were being rebalanced, all regional countries were striving for development, and China's voice and program were among the most prominent highlights of the Middle East in 2023.展开更多
After Tunisian President Ben Ali fled his country,Hosni Mubarak,Egypt's modern 'pharaoh'and ruler for 30 years,was toppled in just 18 days by a wave of popular protest. There are diverse reasons for his fa...After Tunisian President Ben Ali fled his country,Hosni Mubarak,Egypt's modern 'pharaoh'and ruler for 30 years,was toppled in just 18 days by a wave of popular protest. There are diverse reasons for his fall.These include economic problems caused by high population growth,high unemployment,and high inflation;social problems caused by the excessive gap between rich and poor;unfair distribution of social wealth;and political problems caused by Mubarak clinging to the presidency and his intention to hand over power to his own son.When the Tunisian revolution occurred,these were the reasons that triggered Mubarak's collapse. However,because Egypt is a regional power,the impacts of its own revolution far exceed those of Tunisia and will inevitably affect not just the region but also US strategy in the Middle East.展开更多
After the popular uprising broke out in Egypt at the beginning of 2011,the Muslim Brotherhood was carried to power in 2012.Only one year later it was ousted by military force.Egyptians seemed to blame Muslim Brotherho...After the popular uprising broke out in Egypt at the beginning of 2011,the Muslim Brotherhood was carried to power in 2012.Only one year later it was ousted by military force.Egyptians seemed to blame Muslim Brotherhood for all the problems which are plaguing the country.However,it was the Muslim Brotherhood’s own failings and its autocratic attitude which brought about its downfall and prompted the military coup against it.展开更多
There is chaos in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and other gulf countries,suddenly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar expelling diplomats and citizens, ...There is chaos in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and other gulf countries,suddenly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar expelling diplomats and citizens, exerting blockades on land, sea and aviation on June 5, 2017, with the excuse that Qatar supports terrorism- and damages regional security. Sandi Arabia and other gulf countries have issued an ultimatum on June 23, giving Qatar to 10 days to meet their 13 requirements. For a time, the Saudi-led group became the media hot word. The Gulf, once a rare peaceful land under the impact of the Arab Spring, now falls into chaos. The GCC in fact has split. This is another major diplomatic adventure that Saudi Arabia has taken in recent years.展开更多
In early 2011, Egypt underwent turbulence after the Arab Spring. Then two regime changes, three constitutional amendments, six referendums and frequent cabinet reshuffles followed. But with President Abdel Fattah aI-S...In early 2011, Egypt underwent turbulence after the Arab Spring. Then two regime changes, three constitutional amendments, six referendums and frequent cabinet reshuffles followed. But with President Abdel Fattah aI-Sisi taking power last June, the country has finally tilted toward stability.Liao Baizhi, an associate research fellow with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, says this has opened up a host of possibilities for Cairo to regain its regional stature. Excerpts of his arguments follow：THE Abdel Fattah al-Sisi administration has won the support of the armed forces, police and the judiciary.展开更多
In early 2011, the political situation in Egypt was fraught with seemingly endless turbulence after the Arab Spring rockedthe Middle Eastern country. In the following more than two years, it underwent two regime chang...In early 2011, the political situation in Egypt was fraught with seemingly endless turbulence after the Arab Spring rockedthe Middle Eastern country. In the following more than two years, it underwent two regime changes, three constitutional amendments, six referendums as well as frequent cabinet reshuffles. Since President Abdel Fattah aI-Sisi took power last June, the country has finally tilted toward stability as the new leader focused on promoting both security and reconstruction. This favorable turn of events has opened up a host of possibilities for Egypt to regain its regional stature.展开更多
文摘War and peace were two key themes for the development of the Middle East in 2023. In the midst of turmoil, the Middle East policies of extra-territorial powers were being rebalanced, all regional countries were striving for development, and China's voice and program were among the most prominent highlights of the Middle East in 2023.
文摘After Tunisian President Ben Ali fled his country,Hosni Mubarak,Egypt's modern 'pharaoh'and ruler for 30 years,was toppled in just 18 days by a wave of popular protest. There are diverse reasons for his fall.These include economic problems caused by high population growth,high unemployment,and high inflation;social problems caused by the excessive gap between rich and poor;unfair distribution of social wealth;and political problems caused by Mubarak clinging to the presidency and his intention to hand over power to his own son.When the Tunisian revolution occurred,these were the reasons that triggered Mubarak's collapse. However,because Egypt is a regional power,the impacts of its own revolution far exceed those of Tunisia and will inevitably affect not just the region but also US strategy in the Middle East.
文摘After the popular uprising broke out in Egypt at the beginning of 2011,the Muslim Brotherhood was carried to power in 2012.Only one year later it was ousted by military force.Egyptians seemed to blame Muslim Brotherhood for all the problems which are plaguing the country.However,it was the Muslim Brotherhood’s own failings and its autocratic attitude which brought about its downfall and prompted the military coup against it.
文摘There is chaos in the Gulf region. Saudi Arabia in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and other gulf countries,suddenly cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar expelling diplomats and citizens, exerting blockades on land, sea and aviation on June 5, 2017, with the excuse that Qatar supports terrorism- and damages regional security. Sandi Arabia and other gulf countries have issued an ultimatum on June 23, giving Qatar to 10 days to meet their 13 requirements. For a time, the Saudi-led group became the media hot word. The Gulf, once a rare peaceful land under the impact of the Arab Spring, now falls into chaos. The GCC in fact has split. This is another major diplomatic adventure that Saudi Arabia has taken in recent years.
文摘In early 2011, Egypt underwent turbulence after the Arab Spring. Then two regime changes, three constitutional amendments, six referendums and frequent cabinet reshuffles followed. But with President Abdel Fattah aI-Sisi taking power last June, the country has finally tilted toward stability.Liao Baizhi, an associate research fellow with the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, says this has opened up a host of possibilities for Cairo to regain its regional stature. Excerpts of his arguments follow：THE Abdel Fattah al-Sisi administration has won the support of the armed forces, police and the judiciary.
文摘In early 2011, the political situation in Egypt was fraught with seemingly endless turbulence after the Arab Spring rockedthe Middle Eastern country. In the following more than two years, it underwent two regime changes, three constitutional amendments, six referendums as well as frequent cabinet reshuffles. Since President Abdel Fattah aI-Sisi took power last June, the country has finally tilted toward stability as the new leader focused on promoting both security and reconstruction. This favorable turn of events has opened up a host of possibilities for Egypt to regain its regional stature.
