In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Cairo due to threats posed by the terrorist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a relative newcomer among the Middle East’s seemingly endless supply of armed Islamist factions.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the dissolution of the Israeli Knesset and the controversial ‘Nation-State’ bill making its way through Israeli Parliament.
Egyptian court drops murder charges against Hosni Mubarak sparking mass protests.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses last-minute diplomatic efforts between the P5+1 in a bid to meet Monday’s deadline for reaching a nuclear deal.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the latest attack in a wave of violence that Israeli leaders are struggling to contain.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the wave of terror attacks sweeping the streets of Jerusalem, and the escalation of tensions over access to the Temple Mount.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the not-so-secret line of communication between President Obama and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and examines the prospect of bilateral cooperation in fighting the Islamic State.
As events in Turkey continue to unfold, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses recent developments.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the election of Venezuela to a two year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal explores the response to the conclusion of Afghanistan’s tumultuous, year-long election, and its potential long-term repercussions.