Opinion

Though I write these lines before the official announcement of the first-round election results and though the new parliament will…

What is one to make of the first round of elections that took place on Sunday?One could note, as every…

Egypt's current social and economic problems are serious, perhaps overshadowing the mounting sectarian tensions in the country. More than anything,…

The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) stands to win a landslide victory in Egypt's parliamentary elections, though I write these…

Parliamentary elections are taking place in Egypt today, 28 November, amid widespread public indifference. Enthusiasm for elections has been low…

Sabreen Diab, a Palestinian journalist and reporter for al-Arabi newspaper, was recently subjected to a humiliating interrogation at Cairo International…

Parliamentary election campaigns are coming to a close as the actual voting will start in a couple of days. Candidates…

Politics has always been more about performance than reality. Even in countries where public opinion can sway election outcomes, image…

The High Elections Commission is an independent, neutral body capable of performing its functions, according to Egyptian government officials and…

As Egypt heads toward elections for the lower house of parliament on 28 November and the presidency in 2011, Cairo’s…