Opinion

Et tu, Saad?

Et tu, Saad?

After a short vacation last week spent blissfully disconnected from the internet, I logged on again this week to find…
Who bankrolled Gamal Mubarak’s Washington trip?

Who bankrolled Gamal Mubarak’s Washington trip?

Many are asking why Gamal Mubarak accompanied his father on an official visit to Washington for the launch of direct…
Iraq is still under US occupation

Iraq is still under US occupation

Last month, as the final US combat brigade was leaving Iraq, an American soldier shouted from his armored vehicle: "We…
Developing countries remain shortsighted on the environment

Developing countries remain shortsighted on the environment

The Brazilian government recently invited more than 2000 scientists, researchers, political and environmental activists to a gathering in the coastal…
How many nails does the peace process coffin need?

How many nails does the peace process coffin need?

Once again, Palestinian and Israeli officials have come together around the negotiating table to resuscitate the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. In…
Remembering Edward Said in Islamophobic times

Remembering Edward Said in Islamophobic times

In an America which was prematurely described as post-racial, divisive expression and bigotry are reaching a deafening crescendo. From Arizona's…
Gamal Mubarak and the discord in Egypt’s ruling elite

Gamal Mubarak and the discord in Egypt’s ruling elite

Whether Gamal Mubarak will be the ruling National Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate in the 2011 presidential election is one of…
Who is Saad Eddin Ibrahim trying to fool?

Who is Saad Eddin Ibrahim trying to fool?

Saad Eddin Ibrahim--the well-known dissident, Egyptian-American sociologist and human rights activist--signed a statement on Monday, issued by the Popular Coalition…
Dumping responsibility: The case of Mohsen Shaalan

Dumping responsibility: The case of Mohsen Shaalan

Chapter One: The meeting Some time during March 2008, I was one of several artists who gathered in the meeting…
The heat is on

The heat is on

I am spending this Ramadan outside of Egypt, in cooler climes. I suppose I should be grateful to have avoided…
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