Arab League

Boston Time: 5:22 PM 21 May
Cairo Time: 12:22 AM 21 May

“A visit cannot cure the problems of the world, but a visit can be the beginning.”

The Arab League formed in 1945 as a forum to discuss and garner Arab unity. Their spokesperson and 2nd in command, said that this was the “wrong way to go” and the League should have been more modest and humble in the trajectory of their goals. For example, the Arab nations may have found more success in creating a universal monetary system, like the Euro, rather than attempting trade treaties with France and Germany to bolster their nations’ economies.

The whole gang together.

He was honest in admitting that the Arab League has had both successes and failures over the years, and like any regional power, has been criticized for being ineffective. Any discussion between nations is better than nothing—just as our short 7 week dialogue here in the Middle East is a valuable experience. Though we have barely had time to absorb and truly process all that we have encountered here in Cairo, a foundation has been laid against which we will be able to built a more educated global consciousness.

Bahrain's Seat at the Arab League

Day Trip to Bahrain!

While attempting to find Arabica, a local restaurant with free wi-fi on our island district of Zamalek, Christina and I got only slightly lost and saw some large and lovely buildings on the way. One of which was belonging to the Kingdom of Bahrain, another Middle Eastern country on my travel to-do list. (*hint hint* *wink wink*) The walls and gates were too high to truly see the building and grounds, but I can say that I touched Bahraini territory in some respect. Very Exciting!