Amr el-Shobaki

The road to denial
Opinion

The road to denial

The Egyptian press recently reported that President Mubarak will soon inaugurate the new Saft el-Laban corridor, connecting Cairo University to…
Monarchical nostalgia: A grand illusion
Opinion

Monarchical nostalgia: A grand illusion

Many Egyptians long for the days of the monarchy and mourn the loss of refined sensibilities associated with a cultured…
A country ‘on hold’
Opinion

A country ‘on hold’

Upon phoning a friend or relative who is busy, you are likely to be put "on hold" until they answer…
Why Egyptians don’t revolt: A flawed question
Opinion

Why Egyptians don’t revolt: A flawed question

Many writers wonder why Egyptians have not yet revolted to change their political regime. Several answers to this question have…
Egypt’s regime has more supporters than we think
Opinion

Egypt’s regime has more supporters than we think

It's inaccurate to assume that most Egyptians--with the exception of a corrupt minority who have successfully accumulated wealth and power--want…
Revoking nationality is no way to face Israel
Opinion

Revoking nationality is no way to face Israel

The Supreme Administrative Court ruled last Saturday to revoke the nationality of Egyptians married to Israeli women, adding that the…
Turkish govt goes beyond mere rhetoric
Opinion

Turkish govt goes beyond mere rhetoric

Many people attribute the strong statements made by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following Israel's attack on the Gaza-bound…
Parties, movements, and prospects for change in Egypt
Opinion

Parties, movements, and prospects for change in Egypt

Among the many ripple effects of the National Association for Change created by Mohamed ElBaradei in February 2010 is that…
Murder in Lebanon: United in backwardness
Opinion

Murder in Lebanon: United in backwardness

A group of irate residents from the Lebanese village of Kafr Maya murdered and lynched Mohamed Mosallam, an Egyptian man…
Will Mubarak appoint a vice president?
Opinion

Will Mubarak appoint a vice president?

I received a call from el-Sayyed Yassin who wanted to comment on an interview that Diaa Rashwan and I held…
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