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The privatization of fraud

The privatization of fraud

Egypt’s recently concluded legislative elections did not only end with a landslide victory for the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP),…
The Obama administration’s quiet approach to Arab reform

The Obama administration’s quiet approach to Arab reform

While the last two years have witnessed a few modest advances in political reform in Arab countries--importantly, women appear to…
The hegemony of sharks

The hegemony of sharks

The NDP government refused to accept international election observers under the guise of intervention and meddling in domestic affairs. Instead…
Did the NDP really win?

Did the NDP really win?

The National Democratic Party's (NDP) sweeping election victory this week may seem, at a first glance, like a triumph for…
Where do the Brothers go from here?

Where do the Brothers go from here?

Suppose that a person with absolutely zero knowledge of Egyptian politics just arrived into the country. Inquiring about all the…
Poll result: A regime beyond reform

Poll result: A regime beyond reform

The significance of parliamentary elections in Egypt should not be overstated for a number of reasons. First, the Egyptian parliament…
Say hello to radicalism…!

Say hello to radicalism…!

The running joke in Egypt these days--about the doctors who congratulate themselves on a successful operation, even though the patient…
Egypt’s worst elections

Egypt’s worst elections

Egyptians are accustomed to election fraud, having witnessed very few fair elections in their modern history. The events that took…
Egypt’s legitimacy crisis in the aftermath of flawed elections

Egypt’s legitimacy crisis in the aftermath of flawed elections

The first round of parliamentary elections in Egypt has left behind a political scene that is simultaneously frustrating and puzzling.…
Arab states must take action in Cancun

Arab states must take action in Cancun

The failure to reach a comprehensive agreement on climate change in Copenhagen did not come as a surprise to anyone…
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