Opinion
My advice to ElBaradei
April 8, 2010
My advice to ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei is a poised figure with a real presence on the political scene, but I don't think his opponents…
Message for World Health Day 2010: Urban health matters
April 6, 2010
Message for World Health Day 2010: Urban health matters
For the first time in history, more people live in cities and towns than in rural areas. In a parallel…
Friday sermon scheme undermines regime credibility
April 6, 2010
Friday sermon scheme undermines regime credibility
It was originally planned that Mohamed ElBaradei would perform the Friday prayer at Shiekh Hassaan Mosque during his visit to…
Will the minister’s visit fix Egypt’s education?
April 5, 2010
Will the minister’s visit fix Egypt’s education?
Education in Egypt is a complicated issue. The education minister's surprise visit to the Kholafaa el-Rashideen School in Helwan, where…
Israel and the Sinai: More than negligence
April 4, 2010
Israel and the Sinai: More than negligence
The papers this week brought us chilling news of an Egyptian company used as a front to sell and register…
Please, don’t amend the Constitution!
April 4, 2010
Please, don’t amend the Constitution!
Anyone in this country who desires reform places the amendment of Egypt's Constitution at the top of their list of…
Message for World Autism Awareness Day 2010
March 31, 2010
Message for World Autism Awareness Day 2010
Autism is a complex and inadequately understood disability with a wide range of manifestations. Children and adults with autism--and, indeed,…
Egypt needs an Islam Online
March 29, 2010
Egypt needs an Islam Online
The Qatari government's decision to remove Sheikh Youssef el-Qaradawi from his position as head of the Al-Balagh Cultural Society, which…
Arab Summit in a unique country
March 27, 2010
Arab Summit in a unique country
As I write these lines from the Libyan city of Sert where the 22nd Arab Summit is being held, I…
Even the Arabic language oppresses women
March 27, 2010
Even the Arabic language oppresses women
The current debate about the eligibility of women to assume judicial positions reveals an ugly aspect of a society that…