Amr el-Shobaki
A country ‘on hold’
Opinion
July 25, 2010
A country ‘on hold’
Upon phoning a friend or relative who is busy, you are likely to be put "on hold" until they answer…
Why Egyptians don’t revolt: A flawed question
Opinion
July 18, 2010
Why Egyptians don’t revolt: A flawed question
Many writers wonder why Egyptians have not yet revolted to change their political regime. Several answers to this question have…
Egypt’s regime has more supporters than we think
Opinion
June 23, 2010
Egypt’s regime has more supporters than we think
It's inaccurate to assume that most Egyptians--with the exception of a corrupt minority who have successfully accumulated wealth and power--want…
Revoking nationality is no way to face Israel
Opinion
June 9, 2010
Revoking nationality is no way to face Israel
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled last Saturday to revoke the nationality of Egyptians married to Israeli women, adding that the…
Turkish govt goes beyond mere rhetoric
Opinion
June 6, 2010
Turkish govt goes beyond mere rhetoric
Many people attribute the strong statements made by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following Israel's attack on the Gaza-bound…
Parties, movements, and prospects for change in Egypt
Opinion
May 23, 2010
Parties, movements, and prospects for change in Egypt
Among the many ripple effects of the National Association for Change created by Mohamed ElBaradei in February 2010 is that…
Murder in Lebanon: United in backwardness
Opinion
May 9, 2010
Murder in Lebanon: United in backwardness
A group of irate residents from the Lebanese village of Kafr Maya murdered and lynched Mohamed Mosallam, an Egyptian man…
Will Mubarak appoint a vice president?
Opinion
May 2, 2010
Will Mubarak appoint a vice president?
I received a call from el-Sayyed Yassin who wanted to comment on an interview that Diaa Rashwan and I held…
Why people sympathize with ElBaradei
Opinion
April 11, 2010
Why people sympathize with ElBaradei
The sudden emergence of Mohamed ElBaradei on the political scene has provoked a variety of responses. While some have felt…
Egypt needs an Islam Online
Opinion
March 29, 2010
Egypt needs an Islam Online
The Qatari government's decision to remove Sheikh Youssef el-Qaradawi from his position as head of the Al-Balagh Cultural Society, which…