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Mohamed Hassanein Heikal ((アラビア語:محمد حسنين هيكل), born 23 September 1923) is an Egyptian journalist. For 17 years (1957–1974) he was editor-in-chief of the Cairo newspaper ''Al-Ahram'' and has been a commentator on Arab affairs for more than 50 years.〔(There isn't a target in Afghanistan worth a $1m missile ) - Mohamed Heikal, the Arab world's foremost political commentator, Guardian, Stephen Moss, October 10, 2001〕 Heikal articulated the thoughts of President Gamal Abdel Nasser earlier in his career.〔(Chasing the paper trail ), Al-Ahram, July 26, 2007〕 He worked as a ghostwriter for the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser and represented the ideology of pan-Arabism.〔Efraim Karsh, ''Islamic Imperialism: A History'' (New Haven, 2007), p. 149-169〕 Heikal has been a member of the Central Committee of the Arab Socialist Union. He was appointed minister of information in 1970 but resigned from government in 1974 over differences with Anwar Sadat.〔Robert Dreyfuss, ''Devil's Game: How the United States helped unleash Fundamentalist Islam'' (New York: Metropolitan Books, 2005), p. 151. ISBN 9780805076523〕 In September 2003, upon reaching the age of 80, Heikal wrote an article in the monthly magazine ''Weghat Nazar'' (where he had been writing for some time) that the time has come for an "old warrior" to put down his pen and take to the sidelines. Heikal stressed that his decision to stop writing did not mean that he would disappear, but rather take to the sidelines to observe more thoroughly. 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, his friendship with Nasser and his relationship with Sadat. In addition he opened his financial records stating the salaries he has received in all the jobs and posts he has been assigned to. In a 2007 audience with British journalist Robert Fisk, Heikal spoke about the situation in Egypt and criticized Egyptian president Mubarak, saying that Mubarak lives in a "world of fantasy" in Sharm al Sheikh.〔(Mohamed Hasseinein Heikel: The wise man of the Middle East ), Independent, Robert Fisk, April 9, 2007〕 These comments stirred an uproar within Egyptian society, both for and against Heikal. Heikal did not comment on this criticism except later on Al Jazeera, where he said that he stands by what he has said earlier, adding that Mubarak had not entered political life until very late, which means he lacks necessary experience. ==Al Jazeera Lecture Series== Heikal's lecture series on Al Jazeera furnishes him with a greater platform in the Arab world, broadcasting every Thursday evening. Here he generally discusses information he acquired during his years as a journalist, historian, and a player in the political arena in Egypt's modern history. His lectures gave an overview of the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of modern Arab nationalist governments. He has also lectured on the rise of the American Empire and the decline of the previous superpowers. His lectures range from general overviews to intricate details of scenes he witnessed. In addition he has discussed the events leading to the deterioration of Nasser's relationship with the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and the failed assassination attempt. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mohamed Hassanein Heikal」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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