Paul Sedra

Egypt’s state of siege
Opinion

Egypt’s state of siege

 Egypt’s foreign reserves have fallen to a startlingly low US$13.6 billion — the lowest level for reserves since 1997, and…
The tragedy of the Brotherhood
Opinion

The tragedy of the Brotherhood

As President Mohamed Morsy wagged his finger at Egyptians in his televised address to the nation on 27 January, my…
The revolution continues
Opinion

The revolution continues

There is a particular image from 25 January 2011 that has left an indelible mark on my consciousness — one…
The law as a weapon
Opinion

The law as a weapon

In the past two months of the country’s purported transition to democracy, the legal realm has come to the fore…
The poison in Egypt’s political life
Opinion

The poison in Egypt’s political life

As year two of the revolution comes to a close, one can scarcely escape the conclusion in media circles that…
The Brotherhood’s politics of fear and division
Opinion

The Brotherhood’s politics of fear and division

All Egyptians have heard variations of the tale throughout their lives. As far back as the time of Muhammad Ali…
Redeeming the revolution
Opinion

Redeeming the revolution

The lines are now drawn. Five months ago, when President Mohamed Morsy presented himself to Tahrir as a revolutionary, there…
Copts and the power over personal status
Opinion

Copts and the power over personal status

When former President Hosni Mubarak introduced amendments to the 1971 Constitution in 2007, the always contested issue of the status…
Assiut, Qursaya, Mohamed Mahmoud: Making the connections
Opinion

Assiut, Qursaya, Mohamed Mahmoud: Making the connections

Mourning has seemed the order of the day in Egypt this week. Just as Egyptians prepared to remember and mourn…
The ethics of electioneering
Opinion

The ethics of electioneering

Although the principal issue in this year’s US presidential election was America’s still-flagging economy, there is little question that the…
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