Opinion
Debt: A perpetual choice
December 24, 2025
Debt: A perpetual choice
In Mostafa Madbouly’s recent commentary on public debt, I could only see the Egyptian economy as a patient recently transitioned…
Is Egypt losing its cultural voice?
December 21, 2025
Is Egypt losing its cultural voice?
There is a kind of erosion that makes no sound and leaves no rubble in its wake, yet its impact…
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids
December 17, 2025
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids
I received a message on my phone from a French journalist requesting a meeting at my office in Mohandessin. He…
The twilight nation
December 15, 2025
The twilight nation
The traditional British afternoon tea is an institution. It consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches, including, of course, the…
One year after fall of Assad, Russia faces dilemma between ally loss and strategic recalibration
December 14, 2025
One year after fall of Assad, Russia faces dilemma between ally loss and strategic recalibration
International news agency coverage preceding Arab channels and websites indicate that the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime occurred during…
The Rafah crossing debate
December 7, 2025
The Rafah crossing debate
Endorsed by eight foreign ministers, the latest statement has delivered the clearest possible message: Egypt is not alone in its…
Why we don’t need a Minister of Media
December 2, 2025
Why we don’t need a Minister of Media
An ancient Greek myth tells us that when Pandora opened the box, all the world’s evils were unleashed as punishment…
Nukes Away
November 26, 2025
Nukes Away
It was a very cold evening. A dull grey, with drizzling rain and horrific traffic. As I arrived ten minutes…
A Day Without Women
November 22, 2025
A Day Without Women
Is it possible for the world to function without women? Can hospitals and government offices operate smoothly without finding any…