Opinion
The elitism of ‘thuggery’
July 14, 2011
The elitism of ‘thuggery’
Many studies in political science around the world tell us that the shape of a political system that is formed…
Building Egypt, but how?
July 11, 2011
Building Egypt, but how?
In recent weeks there have been numerous reports of the government allocating millions of pounds for the development of slums.…
Why the success of the 25 January revolution resonates beyond Egypt
July 10, 2011
Why the success of the 25 January revolution resonates beyond Egypt
I recently returned from a trip to Morocco, where a new constitution proposed by King Mohammed VI has just been…
Egypt must embrace an independent South Sudan
July 9, 2011
Egypt must embrace an independent South Sudan
As the world warmly embraces South Sudan as the newest member of the global community, Egypt is not expected to…
Abu-Zaid revisited as Egypt democratizes
July 8, 2011
Abu-Zaid revisited as Egypt democratizes
On 5 July 2010, Nasr Hamed Abu-Zaid passed away. The renowned thinker and reformer had left behind a complex body…
In search of a ‘national project’
July 6, 2011
In search of a ‘national project’
There’s a Sufi parable about the fictional Mullah Nasruddin who is crossing a river by ferry with a learned man…
Subsidizing political parties
July 6, 2011
Subsidizing political parties
Certain revolution youth coalitions requested the ruling military council to subsidize political parties.
Egypt to Gaza: The road begins here
July 5, 2011
Egypt to Gaza: The road begins here
Egypt owes its unique history prior Mubarak to its pro-activeness in the region. A revolutionary Egypt must now reclaim its…
Foreign capital inflows: The lingering contention
July 4, 2011
Foreign capital inflows: The lingering contention
The recent decision to reject the loan deal offered by the International Monetary Fund has been received with much relief…
When will we see independent trade unions?
July 1, 2011
When will we see independent trade unions?
The Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions (EFTU) is a problem to which the solution is the creation of independent syndicates.…