Mohamed Elmeshad
Putting together pieces of Egypt’s militarized past
Books
March 31, 2013
Putting together pieces of Egypt’s militarized past
One might not agree with Hazem Kandil’s “Soldiers, Spies and Statesmen: Egypt’s Road to Revolt” that the competing roles of…
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
Art news
August 20, 2012
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
“What do you mean by thug, exactly?” was the first question on Gamal Saber’s mind when I asked him what…
Calling for all Copts, NGOs form coordinating body outside church auspices
Egypt
August 19, 2012
Calling for all Copts, NGOs form coordinating body outside church auspices
Spurred by what they see as an increasing tide of Islamization lead by the Muslim Brotherhood, 13 Coptic civil…
Olympic pleas: Egypt’s poor performance attributed to defective sporting system
Egypt
August 14, 2012
Olympic pleas: Egypt’s poor performance attributed to defective sporting system
Karam Gaber, Egypt’s Greco-Roman wrestler, won the silver medal in the 84 kilogram division Monday, raising the country’s tally to…
Monday’s papers: Every day he’s shuffling
Egypt
August 13, 2012
Monday’s papers: Every day he’s shuffling
Big news: The Supreme Council for the Armed Forces is flipped on its heels as President Mohamed Morsy decides to…
Sunday’s papers: Picking up your trash
Egypt
July 29, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Picking up your trash
This Sunday is a relatively slow day for news in Egypt, although there were three consistently recurring talking points. The…
Morsy catches country off guard with surprise choice for prime minister
Egypt
July 25, 2012
Morsy catches country off guard with surprise choice for prime minister
Since President Mohamed Morsy was announced president on 24 June, Egyptians have been on the edge of their seats, waiting…
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
Egypt
July 23, 2012
Monday’s papers: The army, the people and the revolutions
Today is 23 July, the anniversary of the 1952 revolution when a ragtag group of “Free Officers” overthrew the monarchy. Like…
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Business
July 21, 2012
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Soheir Salem, a housewife and mother of four, walked out to the markets last Friday looking to buy her…
Morsy faces challenges taking over Mubarak’s office
Egypt
July 8, 2012
Morsy faces challenges taking over Mubarak’s office
Outside the halls of the presidential palace, where newly elected President Mohamed Morsy is still getting settled, protesters are already…