Amr el-Shobaki

Ending sectarianism in Egypt
Opinion

Ending sectarianism in Egypt

Despite the gravity of the recent terrorist acts in Alexandria, most observers have treated the matter superficially and have shied…
Remembering the victims
Opinion

Remembering the victims

In the wake of the Alexandria church bombing on New Year’s Eve, many Egyptians were more interested in following the…
Internecine NDP rift could lead to reform
Opinion

Internecine NDP rift could lead to reform

Many people seem to doubt that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) includes any true reformists among its ranks. I,…
The privatization of fraud
Opinion

The privatization of fraud

Egypt’s recently concluded legislative elections did not only end with a landslide victory for the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP),…
Egypt’s worst elections
Opinion

Egypt’s worst elections

Egyptians are accustomed to election fraud, having witnessed very few fair elections in their modern history. The events that took…
Sovereignty, made-to-order
Opinion

Sovereignty, made-to-order

The Egyptian government has a bewildering double standard when it comes to handling issues of sovereignty. At times, the government…
‘Islam is the solution’ is no solution
Opinion

‘Islam is the solution’ is no solution

The Muslim Brotherhood has stuck with its well-known slogan "Islam is the solution" for nearly a quarter of a century.…
Will Mubarak run again in 2011?
Opinion

Will Mubarak run again in 2011?

Ali Eddin Helal, media secretary for the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), affirmed three days ago that the NDP would…
Don’t write off the Brotherhood
Opinion

Don’t write off the Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood has the most problematic political discourse in Egypt. They insist on upholding a religious slogan, “Islam is…
The hellish circle of sectarianism
Opinion

The hellish circle of sectarianism

Sectarian tensions are mounting. The once muted conflict is fast developing into an openly declared one, with accusations being openly…
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