Opinion
Sovereignty, made-to-order
November 21, 2010
Sovereignty, made-to-order
The Egyptian government has a bewildering double standard when it comes to handling issues of sovereignty. At times, the government…
The NDP’s manipulation of Egyptian Copts
November 19, 2010
The NDP’s manipulation of Egyptian Copts
In a recent op-ed, Michael Mounir, head of the US Copts Association, wrote:
Obama: judge, jury and executioner
November 18, 2010
Obama: judge, jury and executioner
As a presidential candidate in 2007, Barack Obama took part in a questionnaire about executive power distributed by the Boston…
Brotherhood enters elections in a weakened state
November 16, 2010
Brotherhood enters elections in a weakened state
As the 28 November elections approach, the Muslim Brotherhood appears conflicted and troubled compared to its state before the 2005…
Shazli country
November 16, 2010
Shazli country
For several days, rumors of Kamal al-Shazli's death had been circulating. The man himself had threatened to sue his Wafdist…
NDP candidate list exposes internal rifts
November 15, 2010
NDP candidate list exposes internal rifts
The ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) announced last week that it will field 780 candidates for 508 seats in November’s…
Where is ElBaradei?
November 13, 2010
Where is ElBaradei?
Many people are asking why reform advocate Mohamed ElBaradei has suddenly vanished from the political scene. Some are in search…
Brotherhood’s slogan is not the problem
November 12, 2010
Brotherhood’s slogan is not the problem
I’m against the use of religious slogans in election campaigns and the inclusion of religion in partisan affairs. Only God…
Lessons from the Al-Dostour crisis
November 12, 2010
Lessons from the Al-Dostour crisis
Looking back at the Al-Dostour newspaper crisis, which began in October, one wonders what lessons we can draw for Egyptian…
Learning to mourn with the Poles
November 11, 2010
Learning to mourn with the Poles
It was a few minutes before noon on a chilly November morning when the professors and students from every department…