Adel Iskandar
Elections are the best show in town
Opinion
November 25, 2010
Elections are the best show in town
Politics has always been more about performance than reality. Even in countries where public opinion can sway election outcomes, image…
Learning to mourn with the Poles
Opinion
November 11, 2010
Learning to mourn with the Poles
It was a few minutes before noon on a chilly November morning when the professors and students from every department…
Never say no to the panda
Opinion
October 14, 2010
Never say no to the panda
A characteristic of a global hegemon is its ability to exert influence and control beyond its geographic borders and natural…
Israel’s existential threat
Opinion
October 2, 2010
Israel’s existential threat
In one of the more far-flung areas of the American south, a vital conversation is unfolding that informs the future…
The simulacra of religious intolerance
Opinion
September 16, 2010
The simulacra of religious intolerance
Tolerance is a very peculiar thing. Not only is it both a sentiment and a behavior, it is also defined…
Remembering Edward Said in Islamophobic times
Opinion
September 1, 2010
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…
On Marina and Chavez
Opinion
August 19, 2010
On Marina and Chavez
I have not seen disparity between the rich and poor as much as I did in the South American cities…
Geddo and messianic football
Opinion
August 4, 2010
Geddo and messianic football
A big story has monopolized the Egyptian press for days. Not the likelihood of war between Israel and Lebanon, not…
Reclaiming silence in Egypt
Opinion
July 22, 2010
Reclaiming silence in Egypt
Egypt has never been known for its quietness. The throngs of tourists that visit its capital every year observe the…