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what is epektasis? It is primarily about politics. But it is also about human rights, democracy, good governance, peace, justice and reconciliation. Epektasis.net deals with issues impacting the peoples of the Middle East - conflict backgrounds, symptoms, realities, fears and possible solutions - that are viewed through a dual Middle Eastern-European lens.

Inasmuch as possible, my copyrighted articles in epektasis - posted also on different websites or published in different magazines - adhere to the overarching Christian ethos of striving to 'stretch forward' (epekteinomenos in Greek, from St Paul in Phil 3:13) - politically, ecumenically and legally - the elements of peace, justice, reconciliation, dignity, non-violence and security. Recent Articles

Barack Obama & the Middle East!

There is little doubt that America’s new president-elect, known in some circles as No-Drama Obama, will take office at the White House on 20 January 2009 on a huge tide of goodwill. (read more...)

Political Tempests in Israel & Palestine!

Just peruse the 49-page report issued by the World Bank on 23rd October: it is a timely reminder of how the Palestinian economy is suffering from a severe and debilitating lack of investment due largely to Israeli restrictions on movement despite enhanced international aid. (read more...)

Has a Titan Emerged in the US Presidential Elections?

We need someone at the helm with a steady hand let alone a formidable team of first-class advisers to steward us through those difficult years. (read more...)

Lebanon: Torn between War & Peace!

In fact, with his stewardship of intra-Christian reconciliation, the President holds a few cards and his influence could grow considerably and make significant differences in the forthcoming elections. (read more...)