25 January revolution
Blood ballots
Opinion
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
Opinion
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?
Opinion
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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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
Opinion
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…
What the word “Jika” could possibly mean
Opinion
December 26, 2012
What the word “Jika” could possibly mean
During the painful Ettehadiya battle earlier this month between Brotherhood supporters and youthful opposition, the violence was not just physical.…
Prosecution to reinvestigate Battle of the Camel murders
Egypt
December 23, 2012
Prosecution to reinvestigate Battle of the Camel murders
Central Cairo’s prosecution office decided on Sunday to reinvestigate the killing of protesters in the incident widely known as the…
Qatar crown prince: Egypt renaissance positive sign for Arab world
Egypt
December 16, 2012
Qatar crown prince: Egypt renaissance positive sign for Arab world
Qatar’s crown prince said Sunday that Egypt is one of the most important countries in the region, and that its…
US policy toward Egypt paved with good intentions
Opinion
December 13, 2012
US policy toward Egypt paved with good intentions
Egyptians have been walking the road to hell over the past few weeks, characterized by a frightening polarization between Islamists…