2012 election opinion
The need for self-criticism after the first round
Opinion
June 5, 2012
The need for self-criticism after the first round
Before the elections, I believed it was extremely difficult to predict the outcome of the first round and that it…
Egypt and the fear of authoritarian relapse
Opinion
June 3, 2012
Egypt and the fear of authoritarian relapse
As Egypt’s presidential election enters its run-off phase, the campaign of Mohamed Morsy has adopted a new slogan: “Our Strength…
Egypt’s three-horned bull
Opinion
May 28, 2012
Egypt’s three-horned bull
Being a non-smoker in Cairo is a tiring experience, never mind the inhalation of suffocating fumes from vehicle exhausts and…
The 5 surprises of the presidential election’s first round
Opinion
May 27, 2012
The 5 surprises of the presidential election’s first round
For the first time our generation experienced the bitterness of the 1967 Naksa (defeat in the Arab-Israeli War). I am…
Winners and losers of the presidential race
Opinion
May 26, 2012
Winners and losers of the presidential race
As we finally approach the end of two of the most exciting days in the Egypt's modern history, it is…
Egypt elects its president while in crisis (Part 2)
Opinion
May 24, 2012
Egypt elects its president while in crisis (Part 2)
SCAF, the Brotherhood and the presidential elections The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is attempting to rebuild the state’s structures;…
Egypt elects its president while in crisis (Part 1)
Opinion
May 23, 2012
Egypt elects its president while in crisis (Part 1)
One cannot say that most Egyptians sense a political crisis. However, large sectors of activists from across the political spectrum…
The presidential race: A game of Egyptian roulette
Opinion
May 21, 2012
The presidential race: A game of Egyptian roulette
Before going to bed, I decided I was going to write an article on the presidential election first thing in…
Talking economics before Egypt elects its president
Opinion
May 19, 2012
Talking economics before Egypt elects its president
Egypt is now days away from electing its new president. Yet, 17 months into the revolution, some pressing social issues…