Adel Iskandar

Elections are the best show in town
Opinion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reclaiming silence in Egypt

Egypt has never been known for its quietness. The throngs of tourists that visit its capital every year observe the…
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