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Francis Matthew
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Francis Matthew is the Editor at Large of Gulf News, where he was also editor from 1995 to 2005. He has been a reporter and commentator in the Gulf since the 1980's. |
Recent Articles
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Thursday May 24
Nato's real influence lies in being a defensive alliance
It is sad that millions of young Arabs and Muslims will see Nato as the White House's expeditionary force
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Thursday May 17
GCC union needs political will
Group of like-minded states has to create the pooled sovereignty required to allow full political union to flourish
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Thursday May 10
Media's quest for a wider role
Countries that have been top-down political structures for generations will not easily accept bottom-up advice
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Thursday May 3
Young Arabs prioritise career and social hopes
UAE's economic opportunities and cultural tolerance have made it a favourite among people seeking higher living standards
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Thursday Apr 26
Arab governments should offer more support to middle class
Providing jobs is not enough; the state must foster economic opportunity, good education and a level playing field
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Thursday Apr 19
Democracy is not just about elections
Sense of inclusion and respect for individual variety are vital to the long-term flourishing of society
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Thursday Apr 12
Majlis gives way to website
Even if the older generation wants to hang on to personalised government, institutionalised professionalism is the future
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Thursday Apr 5
Kurdish thorn in Iraq’s side
Al Maliki's authoritarian ways will force Sunnis and Kurds to seek common ground in reinforcing their local power
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Thursday Mar 29
Allay fears of nuclear terror
UAE takes concrete steps in pushing for international cooperation to ensure weapons don't fall into wrong hands
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Thursday Mar 22
Ignorance fans fires of hatred
Growing tendency to find simplistic military solutions to issues that must have political answers is dangerous
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