#9 – “The Ukrainian Hysteria (Part Five): Winners and Losers – Countries Participating Directly in the Conflict: Ukraine and Russia – January 28, 2025.
Summary in seconds: the Russia-Ukraine war has created a complex landscape of winners and losers. The direct participants, Russia and Ukraine, bear significant immediate costs, yet they may also face long-term opportunities. Nations that support either side gain geopolitical leverage, but they also risk economic and diplomatic repercussions. This article will examine the war’s impact […]
#8 – Responding to the Cynics of Islam, Is Islam Responsible for our Backwardness?*
Summary in seconds: Egyptian media personalities attacking Islam, linking Islam to our backwardness, “religion” or “bad governance”? Who is responsible for our societal ills? Last year1, a well-known Egyptian journalist2 cast doubt on the stories of “Isra’ and Mi’raj.”3 This reminded me of an earlier incident in which the same journalist mocked a pharmacist who […]
#7 – Is Islam More Than Just a Religion?
Summary in seconds: the article explores the current condition of Arabs and Muslims, outlines the blog objectives, identifies the causes of our challenges, and offers potential remedies. It emphasizes human development, discusses the cultural identity of Arabs and Muslims, and presents the concept of “Good Governance” and “Enlightened Citizens.” Before introducing the goals of this […]
#6 – “Under the Light Pole”: The Story of My Blog’s Name
Summary in seconds: the story behind the blog’s name “Under the Light Pole,” a tale of a small Egyptian Town from the middle of the twentieth century till now. I grew up in Port Fouad1, a small town at the northeast corner of the Sinai Peninsula. At that time, in the 1950s, Port Fouad was […]
#5 – The Ukrainian Hysteria: (Part Four) The War Timeline (September 12, 2022 to April 30, 2023)
Summary in seconds: reminder of the Ukrainian war timeline and its phases, the first three phases were covered in my previous article, the current article details the last two phases of the war timeline, and what I will cover in my next article. The course of the Ukrainian war Most military analysts agree that the […]
#4 – The Ukrainian Hysteria: (Part Three) The War Timeline (before February 24 to September 11, 2022)
Summary in seconds: the timeline of the main events of the war in Ukraine and its phases: Russians preparing for the invasion (Prelude), the initial invasion (from February 24 to April 7), the Southeastern front (from April 8 to September 11), and what I will cover in the next article. The course of the Ukrainian […]
#3 – The Ukrainian Hysteria*: (Part Two) The Crime Scene
Summary in seconds: presenting the war in Ukraine as a crime, the war perpetrators, and victims, is Russia the sole perpetrator, supporting autocracy in the Russian Republic, dark money everywhere, and what to expect in our upcoming article. Towards the end of my previous editorial article, “The Ukrainian Hysteria: (1) should we care?”, I […]
#2 – The Ukrainian Hysteria*: (Part One) Should We Care?
Summary in seconds: the tale of Russian-Ukrainian conflict: professional media coverage or hysterical propaganda? The US leading the Ukrainian war hysteria, Russian forces at the border: to threaten or to invade? What to expect in our upcoming articles about this saga. On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin Unleashed a military operation against Ukraine. […]
#1 – The World of “Editorial”: Igniting Creativity and Leaving a Lasting Impression with Words!
Our “Selected Articles” is a diverse collection comprising three main components: “Book Review,” where we explore thought-provoking books encouraging thinking outside the box; “Forefront of Science,” providing insights into scientific discoveries that hold the potential to benefit humanity and future generations; and “Editorial,” where we address recent events and issues, offering objective viewpoints and unbiased […]