Opinion
Democracy is not just a ballot box
January 4, 2013
Democracy is not just a ballot box
In the past month, the country has seen some of the toughest days since the breakout of the 25 January…
In praise of irrational revolutionaries
January 3, 2013
In praise of irrational revolutionaries
We are living in the most turbulent times since the eruption of the revolution. Rational thinking is unable to cope…
United States: Do the Egyptian revolution a favor – Mind your own business!
January 2, 2013
United States: Do the Egyptian revolution a favor – Mind your own business!
The 25 January revolution was a truly Egyptian revolution. Inspired by the youth, it was quickly joined by millions of…
The fog of the analytical class
January 1, 2013
The fog of the analytical class
When asked last September about a title for a talk I was to give at Yale University, where I am…
Blood ballots
December 31, 2012
Blood ballots
Ten days before the March 2011 constitutional referendum, hundreds of soldiers went on a rampage in Tahrir Square, tearing up…
A world turned upside down
December 30, 2012
A world turned upside down
While I was outside a polling station waiting to bother voters while covering the referendum, a man sidled over to…
What about Egyptian democracy?
December 29, 2012
What about Egyptian democracy?
One night, a Lebanese friend, a professor who emigrated to France, told me of his longing for his homeland, blaming…
The poison in Egypt’s political life
December 28, 2012
The poison in Egypt’s political life
As year two of the revolution comes to a close, one can scarcely escape the conclusion in media circles that…
Riding the wave: Political parties and workers’ rights
December 27, 2012
Riding the wave: Political parties and workers’ rights
Leading up to the January 2011 revolution, labor played a major role in the organization and expression of dissent. The…
Victories and betrayals
December 27, 2012
Victories and betrayals
The second year after the breakout of the 25 January uprising has been characterized by mixed developments and confused assessments. The great hope in mobilizing the…