Hany Ghoraba
ARTICLES BY: Hany Ghoraba
Central Asian Islamic State Terrorists Become the Latest Threat to Germany
German and Dutch security officers arrested nine Islamic State (IS) members on July 7 in a major sweep operation in both countries. Seven of the...
The Egyptian Counter Revolution: 10 Years Later
Islamists' rapid rise to power in the Middle East following the Arab Spring revolutions came to a halt following a popular revolution that swept Egypt...
Presidential Elections Place Turkey’s Future at Stake
Ailing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to face one of the biggest political challenges in his career this Sunday, as he seeks reelection...
Turkish President Erdogan’s ‘Fate’ May Hinge on Poor Earthquake Response
As Turkey continues to dig out from the rubble of a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake earlier this month, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is being accused...
Hezbollah Provokes Friction with Egypt and Scapegoats America
Lebanon is experiencing one of its roughest phases since the end of the civil war in 1990. The country has been without a president for...
On its 35th Anniversary, Hamas Promises More Violence
Unemployment in Gaza is now more than 40 percent. Its infrastructure is in shambles, with electricity and clean water often scarce. Hamas, which has controlled Gaza...
Qatari Islamization of the World Cup Backfires
While fans will remember the 22nd World Cup as one of the best final matches in tournament history, the games also will be remembered as...
Muslim Brotherhood Succession Crisis Deepens
The Nov. 4 death of the Muslim Brotherhood's acting general guide, Ibrahim Munir, triggered a new internal power struggle. At the moment, there are three factions...
Deceased Islamic Preacher Gets Equally Radical Successor Who Also Hates Israel
Ali al-Qaradaghi already followed his mentor, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, as host of one of Al Jazeera's most popular television programs. And he is the general secretary...
Muslim Brotherhood Silent Over Improving Qatari-Egyptian Relations
The Qatari government has supported Islamist movements, namely the Muslim Brotherhood, financially and politically since the Arab Spring revolutions broke out a decade ago. But...
A Desperate Turkey Cozies Up to Iran and Russia
With inflation skyrocketing and Turkey's currency plummeting, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues trying to mend fences with countries he previously alienated. And his moves...
Dozens of Kurdish Civilians Die as Turkish Onslaught Continues
Turkey's indiscriminate strikes on Kurdish villages this summer are adding on to an already disturbing tally of civilian casualties. Turkey claims it is targeting terrorists in...
An Egyptian Woman’s Brutal Killing Sparks Renewed Hijab Debate
Egyptians were shocked last month by the brutal stabbing murder of a college student, Naira Ashraf, in front of Mansoura University's gates. The killer was...
Turkey’s Temporary, Souring Relations with Hamas
While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been mending diplomatic fences lately, he still makes inflammatory statements against Western countries. Last Friday, he accused Finland...
