democracy in Egypt

Egypt govt sends list of achievements to parliament
Egypt

Egypt govt sends list of achievements to parliament

Egypt’s government has submitted a report to the House of Representatives on its achievements in the period from March 2016 to…
If Rawls had written the Constitution
Opinion

If Rawls had written the Constitution

American political philosopher John Rawls had a nice idea about how material and non-material rights should be allocated across individuals…
Democracy is not just a ballot box
Opinion

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…
Al-Azhar calls for democratic state
Egypt

Al-Azhar calls for democratic state

Egypt should establish a democratic state based on a constitution that satisfies all Egyptians, Al-Azhar announced in a document released…
EU delegation: EU monitoring of elections up to Egyptian govt
Egypt

EU delegation: EU monitoring of elections up to Egyptian govt

Europe supports the democratic transformation in Egypt after the 25 January revolution, said Marc Franco, head of the European Union…
Egypt and the US discuss support for democratization
Egypt

Egypt and the US discuss support for democratization

The chief of staff of the Egyptian armed forces Lt. Gen. Sami Annan met on Thursday with US Assistant Secretary…
Boycotting elections? The wrong question
Opinion

Boycotting elections? The wrong question

The current state of political mobilization and intensifying protests and strikes in Egypt has created a fanciful impression that change…
Why ElBaradei irks the regime and the opposition
Opinion

Why ElBaradei irks the regime and the opposition

Mohamed ElBaradei returned to Egypt at a critical point in the country's political history. With President Mubarak in power for…
Democracy must start with Egypt’s opposition parties
Opinion

Democracy must start with Egypt’s opposition parties

The lack of democracy in Egypt is not just a phenomenon restricted to the government and the ruling party but…
Police brutality in Egypt: The outcome of a missing democracy
Egypt

Police brutality in Egypt: The outcome of a missing democracy

In one of his acts, Egyptian stand-up comedian George Azmy satirically mocks Egyptian culture and lifestyle. With time, he says,…
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