Opinion
Bullies can’t be bribed
November 23, 2010
Bullies can’t be bribed
The latest developments in the Middle East peace process have been mind-boggling. After a 10-month settlement construction freeze in the…
The real election battle
November 22, 2010
The real election battle
If a visitor to this country saw all the campaign banners that presently fill the streets and the election headlines…
Can election monitors fulfill their task?
November 22, 2010
Can election monitors fulfill their task?
Human rights organizations that will monitor the Egyptian parliamentary elections next week face several major setbacks. While the threat of…
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…