Hesham Sallam
Final Issue: Liberal illusions
Opinion
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Liberal illusions
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Morsy past the point of no return: Part 2
Opinion
December 11, 2012
Morsy past the point of no return: Part 2
Many Muslim Brotherhood figures have characterized the clashes at Ettehadiya Presidential Palace as a manifestation of its conflict with the…
Morsy past the point of no return: Part 1
Opinion
December 10, 2012
Morsy past the point of no return: Part 1
The events of 5 December mark an important shift in Egyptian politics in light of the violence that pitted Muslim…
Morsy and the “nationalization” of the Revolution
Opinion
November 22, 2012
Morsy and the “nationalization” of the Revolution
President Mohamed Morsy’s recent decisions to prop up presidential powers and shield the constituent assembly from legal challenges, among other…
Morsy, the coup and the revolution
Opinion
August 15, 2012
Morsy, the coup and the revolution
President Mohamed Morsy’s recent decision to force Egypt’s most prominent military leaders into retirement has been lauded as a major…