Opinion
Back to square one?
February 20, 2011
Back to square one?
Revolutions break our hearts, whether they fail or succeed. Will Egypt’s revolution escape this grim destiny, or will it follow…
Will the revolution turn right or left?
February 18, 2011
Will the revolution turn right or left?
How will the Egyptian political spectrum look if a more democratic system takes hold in the coming period? Some say…
A roadmap for labor
February 17, 2011
A roadmap for labor
Why have worker protests persisted while the mass rallies that fueled Egypt’s 18-day uprising have largely come to an end? …
Why fear the military?
February 17, 2011
Why fear the military?
Military coups have never been a source of comfort for democratic forces. This has been especially true in Egypt, where…
Take a deep breath
February 15, 2011
Take a deep breath
All of us who have been in Egypt over the past few weeks have been privileged to witness a historic…
Revolution brings out the best in Egypt
February 14, 2011
Revolution brings out the best in Egypt
During Mubarak’s rule, Egypt was divided into two camps. The first benefited from the regime and was complicit in its…
Egypt’s Islamist prospects
February 13, 2011
Egypt’s Islamist prospects
Many at home and abroad are apprehensive of an eventual Islamist takeover should the popular revolt in Egypt lead to…
The revolution begins now
February 12, 2011
The revolution begins now
The streets of Egypt erupted in jubilation yesterday after the announcement that Hosni Mubarak had resigned. Across the country, people…
Egypt dared to defy
February 12, 2011
Egypt dared to defy
February 11, 2011 is a monumental day in history. The resilience and resolve of the Egyptian people have shown the…