Egypt and the 'freedom agenda'

BY JEFF JACOBY, BOSTON GLOBE— George W. Bush launched his second term as president with an inaugural address that put the spread of democratic freedoms at the heart of his international agenda. In one memorable passage, he promised “all who live in tyranny and hopelessness” that “the United States will not ignore your oppression, or excuse…

Clueless in Washington

by CAROLINE GLICK, Jpost — Does the US fail to understand what will happen to its strategic interests in the region if the Muslim Brotherhood is the power behind the throne of the next regime? The Egyptian multitudes on the streets of Cairo are a stunning sight. With their banners calling for freedom and an…

ELBARADEI:'stooge of Iran?'

by RYAN JONES, ISRAEL TODAY — Malcolm Hoenlein accused ElBaradei of being a “stooge of Iran.”  Egypt could soon go the way of Lebanon in becoming a satellite or close ally of Iran if the current street demonstrations succeed in toppling the government of President Hosni Mubarak. Until now, the week-long protests have lacked a clear…

B'tayavon: Vegetarian curry

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 and 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Directions 1) Melt…