Mohamed Hassanein Heikal

Mohamed Hassanein HeikalFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For other people with the surname Heikal, see Heikal (disambiguation). Mohamed Hassanein Heikal Heikal, 1966 Born 23 September 1923 (age 89) Egypt Occupation Journalist Religion Muslim Mohamed Hassanein Heikal (Arabic: ‫محمد حسنين هيكل‬‎ , born 23 September 1923) is a leading Egyptian journalist. For 17 years (1957–1974) he was editor-in-chief of the Cairo newspaper Al-Ahram and has been a respected commentator on Arab affairs for more than 50 years.[1] Contents [hide]  1 Background and literary works and October War. and upon reaching the age of 80. Hoda Abdel Nasser and late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser (third from left). The Road to Ramadan and a bombshell titled Khareef Al-Ghadab (Autumn of Fury). In 1983. remain under great speculation. The Sphinx and the Commissar: The Rise and Fall of Soviet Influence in the Middle East. Heikal wrote an article in the monthly magazine Wajhat Nazar (where he had been writing for some time already) that the time has come for an "old warrior" to put .[citation needed] Heikal has been a member of the Central Committee of the Arab Socialist Union. but she is married to another man in his 1996 book Secret Channels. Iran: The Untold Story.      2 "Old Warrior" 3 Lectures 4 Interviews 5 Bibliography 6 References 7 External links Background and literary works[edit source | editbeta] Heikal (first from left). Heikal has written many other books. including: Nasser: The Cairo Documents. Heikal has been accused of using a fabricated quotation The bride is beautiful. Secret Channels: The Inside Story of Arab-Israeli Peace Negotiations. 1966 Heikal articulated the thoughts of President Gamal Abdel Nasser earlier in his career. Heikal published many books: Sphinx and Commissar. The Return of the Ayatollah.[2] The reasons for his fall with president Anwar El-Sadat. Rebels. who succeeded Nasser. and Statesmen. Cutting the Lion's Tale: Suez Through Egyptian Eyes. Illusions of Triumph: An Arab View of The Gulf War. The Cairo Documents: The Inside Story of Nasser and His Relationship with World Leaders. The Iranian Revolution from Mossadeq to Khomeini.[3] "Old Warrior"[edit source | editbeta] In September 2003. in which he analyzed the reasons behindSadat’s assassination and the rise of political Islam. he opened his financial records stating the salaries he has received in all the jobs and posts he has been assigned to. and because it's time to rest a little. His lectures gave an overview of the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of modern Arab nationalist governments. In addition. Lectures[edit source | editbeta] Heikal's current lecture series on Al-Jazeera furnishes him with a greater platform in the Arab world. Heikel decided to again pause his lecture series at Aljazeera during the month of Ramadan.. His lectures range from general overviews to intricate details of scenes he witnessed. Heikal also heavily criticized former President Hosni Mubarak's re-election attempt and suggested that no president's term should exceed ten years in office. and a player in the political arena in Egypt's modern history. but rather take to the sidelines to observe more thoroughly." Heikel's regular appearances on Al-Jazeera have earned him a new and unprecedented following. broadcasting every Thursday evening. to talk about the Arab Wars.. He has also lectured on the rise of the American Empire and the decline of the previous superpowers. . and energy permit. health. In addition. historian. especially among the young. In the article he also recounted a lot of the events that occurred in his life and formed his experience including his first mission as a reporter in the Second Battle of El Alamein in 1942. He is to return to lecture on the 1967 war. 2007 Heikal announced in a lecture entitled "The Challenges in Building the Aswan Dam" his will to temporarily end his lecture series on Aljazeera. he has briefly discussed the events leading to the deterioration of Nasser's relationship with the EgyptianMuslim Brotherhood and the failed assassination attempt. Here he generally discusses information he acquired during his years as a journalist. his friendship with Nasser and his relationship with Sadat.down his pen and take to the sidelines. godwilling. In November of the same year Heikel returned to Aljazeera to cover the US elections between Barack Obama and John Mccain and restart his lectures on Arab Wars. In August 2008... Heikal stressed that his decision to stop writing does not mean that he will disappear. bringing him around 50. hoping to come back. Heikal told his audience that he needed to take a break "for a few months because [he has] provided numerous series.000 emails and letters a week. 2007 Aljazeera Lecture Series:       Challenges in Building the Aswan Dam Aswan Dam and the National Project The United States and the Arab/Israeli Conflict Slipping into War Palestinians and Prospects of Settlement with Israel Israeli Thinking and the 1956 Events . in a few months if [his] age.[citation needed] On July 26.                    Conspiracy and Coup Era French Plans to Interfere in Egypt Creative Chaos and the Rivalry Links Conspiracy Theory Nasser's Debates with the West Prospects of Settlement in the Middle East (2) Prospects of Settlement in the Middle East (1) Nasser's Ultimate Test Jordan's 1956 Storm Behind the Arms Deal Security and National Peace Arms Deals in the Arab World Geneva Convention and the Importance of 1955 Bandong Convention Preparing for Plan Alpha Israeli Penetration in the Region Nasser's Meeting with UK's Foreign Secretary 1955 and the Arab Division 1955 and the Distinguishing Symbols 2008 Aljazeera Lecture Series:             Mine in the Aqaba Gulf Israel's Nuclear Weapons Politics and History World on the Verge of Chaos World Foreign and Internal Politics Understanding of War in Nations Arab Resistance and Aid War Era: Strategy and Politics Arab False Battles Instance of True Revolution America Leads the World Palestine: Right Refuses to be Forgotten (2) . the Arab world's foremost political commentator. 2003  The Liberation War of Palestine: Conspiracy of the Jews and Arabs' stand (1996) References[edit source | editbeta] 1. both for and against Heikal. Guardian. Riadh Sidaoui. 2001 . Jump up^ There isn't a target in Afghanistan worth a $1m missile . October 10. Beyrouth. Stephen Moss.[4] These comments stirred an uproar within Egyptian society.Mohamed Heikal. adding that Mubarak had not entered political life until very late. Heikal openly spoke about the current situation in Egypt and strongly criticized Egyptian president Mubarak.                  Palestine: Right Refuses to be Forgotten (1) Israel's View on Egyptian Role in the Region Series of Crises in the Time of War The Naked Empire Alliance of Empires Monsters With Eight Heads Egyptian Armament and Israel's Security Decision Projects Associated with Suez Suez War Conspiracy Theory National Security Boundaries Protecting Suez Canal Seven Plans to Invade Suez Battle and War Era Truth of Wars the Arabs Fought National Security Theories Arriving Tremors War Era Interviews[edit source | editbeta] In an audience with UK journalist Robert Fisk. (‫)هيكل أو الملف السري للذاكرة العربية‬. Bibliography[edit source | editbeta]  Heikal or the secret file of arab memory. which means he lacks necessary experience. Centre arabe de recherches et d'analyses. Heikal did not comment on this criticism except later on Al Jazeera. where he said that he stands by what he has said earlier. saying that Mubarak lives in a "world of fantasy" in Sharm al Sheikh. 50-1 4. No. Jump up^ Chasing the paper trail. 30. Vol. 2007 Jump up^ “The bride is beautiful. Al-Ahram. Independent. Shofar. Robert Fisk. 2007 . Jump up^ Mohamed Hasseinein Heikel: The wise man of the Middle East. 3 ♦ 2012. but she is married to another man”: Historical Fabrication and an Anti-Zionist Myth". pp. 3. July 26.2. April 9. Shai Afsai.