Opinion
Labor and the future of the Egyptian revolution
March 14, 2011
Labor and the future of the Egyptian revolution
Since 11 February when Mubarak stepped down, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which has assumed leadership of Egypt's…
The ticking referendum and a “smarter strategy”
March 13, 2011
The ticking referendum and a “smarter strategy”
Although the proposed constitutional amendments have been widely criticized, there is a lot of uncertainty as to how to fruitfully…
Paradoxes of Arab refo-lutions
March 13, 2011
Paradoxes of Arab refo-lutions
Serious concerns are expressed currently in Tunisia and Egypt about the sabotage of the defeated elites. Many in the revolutionary…
Revolution interrupted? On constitutional reform
March 12, 2011
Revolution interrupted? On constitutional reform
Revolutions are tumultuous. This is the first article in a series which will tackle the tumult by discussing the obstacles…
A note to Copts abroad
March 11, 2011
A note to Copts abroad
Perhaps the single greatest reason for our parents’ emigration from Egypt tocountries like the United States, Canada, and Great Britain…
Stand up when addressing the prime minister
March 10, 2011
Stand up when addressing the prime minister
I spent the worst days of my life working as a resident doctor in the department of dental surgery at…
This is more of a revolution than you think
March 9, 2011
This is more of a revolution than you think
Seeing the images of the storming of the State Security Bastilles in Nasr City, Alexandria, Beheira, Aswan, Siwa and elsewhere,…
Egyptian revolution sidelining women?
March 8, 2011
Egyptian revolution sidelining women?
One hundred years ago, more than a million people marched in streets across Europe on the first International Women’s Day.…
Egypt and Turkey, It’s time to act
March 7, 2011
Egypt and Turkey, It’s time to act
Some of my Egyptian friends, having stood in Tahrir Square during the most critical days, are now engaged in running…
Pyramids of unaccountable power
March 6, 2011
Pyramids of unaccountable power
Unaccountable power in Egypt is diffuse; so must be the resistance to it. The resistance should continue and spread, wide…