Tag: Egypt
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It is capitalism, not democracy, that the Arab world needs most
Telegraph: It is capitalism, not democracy, that the Arab world needs most Property rights for aid: this could be the most effective anti-poverty strategy in history … But the Arab Spring was a demand for freedom, not necessarily democracy – and the distinction between the two is crucial. Take, for example, the case of Mohammed…
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Saturday Links
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in Asia, China, Current Affairs, Economic Development, Economics, Evolution, Gender and Sex, Immigration, Links – Saturday, Religion, Science, Sports and Entertainment, Technology, Technology (Biotech & Health), Technology (Digital, Telecom, & Internet), Technology (Energy), Technology (Food & Water), Technology (Manufacturing & Construction)), Technology (Transportation & Distribution), Wealth and Income, Weatlh and Income Distribution1. The United States had its financial bubble. Europe is having one too. Is China next? If it is, it could reshape the global economy and radically reshape the Chinese government. Here is an interesting piece about China’s real estate bubble. 2. Robert Tracinski thinks we are in the midst of a Third Industrial Revolution.…
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The Kronicler in Lebanon and Egypt
This post lets you know that blogging will be light this week and next. The Kronicler has left the country. I arrived in Beirut yesterday. I will be in Lebanon until the weekend and in Cairo next week. I’m with Amgad Beblawi from the PCUSA, Office for the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia. Tomorrow…
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Space photos lead to stunning discoveries in Egypt
The Star: Space photos lead to stunning discoveries in Egypt Images from a satellite perched hundreds of kilometres above Earth have fused modern technology and ancient wonder, leading to discoveries that experts are hailing as some of the great archeological finds in a century. “Seventeen lost pyramids!” exclaimed Kathlyn Cooney, an assistant professor of Egyptology…
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Egypt’s Identity Impasse
Christianity Today: Egypt's Identity Impasse Former Muslims seek to change their government-issued cards as outreach gains ground…. …Surveying the big picture, this pastor believes a religious earthquake is shaking the Middle East, leading to many new conversions from Islam. "For years, there were only hundreds converting from Islam to Christianity. Very confidential, very low key,"…