Investing after the Arab Spring: Unfinished business
The ongoing revolutions across the Middle East would seem to be good news for markets. But so far they've scared most foreign investors away. By Peter Carbonara, contributor FORTUNE -- A few investors...
View ArticleThe Arab Spring: Part II
One year after the uprisings in the Arab world, some nations in the region say they're open for business. Foreign investors will need to learn a whole new set of rules. By Vivienne Walt, contributor...
View ArticleThe economic costs of Mohamed Morsi's power grab in Egypt
By putting himself above the law, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is putting America's sympathy - and dollars - on the line. By Nina Easton, senior editor FORTUNE -- "It's the economy, stupid," Vali...
View ArticleDon't give up on an Egyptian democracy
With Egypt sadly facing a dangerous situation in the weeks ahead, and with outsiders unable to help, it is tempting to give up on the country's journey to democracy. We shouldn't. By Mohamed A....
View ArticleRebuilding Egypt: How companies can fill the vacuum of trust
Business leaders working in the Middle East should not stand by the sidelines or hop on the next flight out. They should act to rebuild trust, wherever and whenever it is possible. The unfolding...
View ArticleIn the Middle East, private business jumps in where government stalls
The Middle East faces a colossal dilemma. It has an extraordinarily powerful resource--talented and hungry youth who are restless but who often lack the skills to compete in the modern workforce. The...
View ArticleFacebook’s Free Internet App Shut Down in Egypt
Free Basics, Facebook’s controversial service that provides users with free access to select websites on mobile, is in trouble in a yet another country. On Wednesday, the service was shut down in Egypt...
View ArticleWhat Black Lives Matter Can Learn from the Arab Spring
When thousands came together in Egypt's Tahrir Square in early 2011, connected in anger and frustration by social media, many of us thought it was the dawn of a new era of democratization. Give the...
View ArticleHuman Rights on Trial in Egypt as NGO Funding Case Revived
Egypt has launched a new crackdown on human rights groups, questioning staff and ordering asset freezes over accusations they took foreign funding to destabilize the country after the 2011 uprising...
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