Hassan Nafaa
A verdict that reeks of politics
Opinion
October 3, 2010
A verdict that reeks of politics
The murder case of Lebanese pop star Suzanne Tamim has left the country in an extraordinary state of suspense. Initially…
Who is Saad Eddin Ibrahim trying to fool?
Opinion
September 1, 2010
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…
No rift over succession scheme
Opinion
August 30, 2010
No rift over succession scheme
Two recent events have presented challenges for the Egyptian regime's plan to transfer power to Gamal Mubarak: Mohamed ElBaradei's campaign…
Do power cuts serve Israeli interests?
Opinion
August 25, 2010
Do power cuts serve Israeli interests?
The Egyptian government has some explaining to do after links have been made between its electricity cuts this summer and…
Scenarios for presidential succession
Opinion
August 11, 2010
Scenarios for presidential succession
The health of President Hosni Mubarak is not a private matter. It’s a public concern whose smallest details should be…
Democracy must start with Egypt’s opposition parties
Opinion
July 9, 2010
Democracy must start with Egypt’s opposition parties
The lack of democracy in Egypt is not just a phenomenon restricted to the government and the ruling party but…
The Alexandria crime’s political significance
Opinion
June 15, 2010
The Alexandria crime’s political significance
The recent death of Khaled Saeed, in which some policemen are allegedly implicated, is difficult not to politicize.
A clean election process: Lesson from the Wafd Party
Opinion
May 31, 2010
A clean election process: Lesson from the Wafd Party
I understand how sad Mahmoud Abaza may be to have lost the Wafd Party elections. This is normal and human,…
Changing the regime to eliminate corruption
Opinion
May 25, 2010
Changing the regime to eliminate corruption
Egyptians need no longer watch TV serials, as has been their habit for years. TV dramas can't match the state…
The Emergency Law undermines govt credibility
Opinion
May 24, 2010
The Emergency Law undermines govt credibility
Around two weeks ago, the government managed to have the state of emergency extended for another two years. However, in…