The Expat Experience in Revolution

February 9, 2011

The AP gives us interesting insight into what life is like for western expats living and working in Egypt during this crisis: Jenna Krajeski, 29, American journalist still living in Egypt: This has been a fascinating experience. Most of the people I work with are around thirty-years-old or younger and have known nothing but Mubarak. [...]

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How does revolution affect the job market?

February 7, 2011

Reuters has a very interesting article concerning how the crisis in Egypt might affect the Gulf: Upheaval in Egypt and how the recent mass protests were displayed in the media across the world “may deter some Western professionals from relocating to the Gulf”, online recruiter GulfTalent said in a report. The report is based on [...]

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Will the Egyptian protests spread?

February 5, 2011

As Egypt reaches an immense turning point, I think we pundits who comment on the events need to take a step back.  I’ve stated my belief that the revolution, or at least change in the Middle East towards more democracy and freedom, is a reality. But how much democracy? Are we really going to see [...]

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How to Live Well on Social Security

February 2, 2011

I’ve decided to take a break on discussing the revolution in Egypt and discuss a new book I’m publishing within the next week or so. How to Live Well on Social Security is my first book written for mostly American audiences. Why did I write this book? The United States has a big problem. Like [...]

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What happens in a revolution?

January 31, 2011

No army on earth can defeat an idea whose time has come. –Victor Hugo We all know that Egypt is in a revolution. But what does it mean for the expats trapped there who are trying to get out, or simply survive? I’ve been watching things closely on television through Al Jazeera English and on [...]

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Egypt revolution analysis

January 28, 2011

Make no mistake, this is a revolution. I am watching live coverage of Egypt’s rebellion through Al Jazeera English’s coverage on television. It is startling to say the least. As someone who has been to Egypt, to see places where I walked filled with people running and buildings on fire is almost unbelievable. Will the [...]

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The economic impact of revolution

January 26, 2011

Before we begin, a brief comment. I’ve been reading in various papers in the UK and the US how the political crisis in Lebanon is somehow linked to the crisis in Tunisia and Egypt. It is not. The Lebanese crisis is separate and more to do with the feeling that the Shiite majority of the [...]

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Will the Tunisian revolution spread?

January 24, 2011

Reports are coming from Albania, Yemen and Algeria of mass street demonstrations against their respective governments. The question on the minds of many is whether the so-called “Jasmine” revolution will spread further and topple other governments. Certainly, all these demonstrations are being influenced by Tunisia. The crowds of people involved openly proclaim they are influenced [...]

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Is China in a bubble?

January 21, 2011

Yes, I think China is in a bubble. First of all, I believe all growing economies that have stock markets that can be labeled bull markets are in bubbles. Why? All bull markets are followed by bear markets. This is a universal truth. Every bull market ends with a crash which is then followed by [...]

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Equity returns of different countries

January 19, 2011

Which country should an investor invest in? In today’s investing climate, the average investor has a plethora of choices like never before. It is now cheaper than at any moment in history to invest directly in the stock exchange of virtually any country with an exchange. Low cost index fund ETFs through any broker make [...]

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