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Source of problems
Sir-- In 'A rocky beachhead' ( Al-Ahram Weekly 16-22 April) bear in mind that Georgia is just one part of the Israeli lobby's strategy to divide Europe and keep it under the American jackboot, which, of course, is itself just a part of the broader strategy of puppet regimes around Israel that led to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the confrontation with Iran. Europe has already had Kosovo, the Polish missiles and, more recently, Moldova, all of which, in the simplistic American world view, should have set Europeans, in particular, Russia and the EU, at each other's throats. Indeed, you might also add the disastrous economic advice "sold" to the ex-communist states by the American neo-liberal gurus, which might well have been intended to create a "counter-EU" in Eastern Europe. The reason for all this, of course, is the strange historical relationship between Europe and the Jews. Israel needs Europe as a staging post for US forces and military supplies but regards Europeans as dangerous creatures who have to be kept firmly chained up.
Michael Kenny
London
UK
He cooks better
Sir-- I applaud the article 'Switching roles' ( Al-Ahram Weekly 23-29 April). Men are finally beginning to understand that family responsibilities are no less important than a career. My husband is typically pressed into domestic responsibilities, due to periods between work. I find he makes a much better meal than I could ever claim credit for. Women today add much to leadership positions in daily business. Female career contributions are not diminished by their gender; rather women supplement organisations with skills acquired through family interactions.
Shadya Eldousoky
Texas
USA
In no hurry
Sir-- Re 'A rocky beachhead' ( Al-Ahram Weekly 16-22 April), you present interesting evidence of US interest in Georgia as a strategic player in the war on Afghanistan. But I take issue with your claim that "as soon as anyone with a modicum of common sense takes over, they will rush to make up with Russia." Georgia is dealing with nearly 500,000 refugees from conflicts which started 15 years ago and maintained only by Russian support for Abkhazian and Ossetian separatists. Russia ignored several international agreements about the scheduled removal of their "peacekeepers" before the conflict in August. Since Saakashvili's been in office Georgia has soared in global corruption and business rankings. Why would common sense dictate how one should give up democratic reforms, economic growth and the fight against corruption in order to placate a large aggressive neighbour. Unless, of course, it is also common sense to assume that Europe and the US have no interest in promoting democratic institutions globally and that the critical left in those same countries will constantly be absorbed in criticising their own governments actions so as to automatically assume anyone they cooperate with must be evil.
Sandy Bisaro
Berlin
Germany
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