Features/Interviews
Liberal party lists swap fortunes in Mansoura
January 5, 2012
Liberal party lists swap fortunes in Mansoura
As in the rest of the country, Islamist parties are expected to dominate the third and final round of parliamentary…
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
January 4, 2012
In Egypt’s forensic medicine authority, a revolution
Thursday afternoon is typically a slow time in most government offices. But these days, there aren’t any slow times for…
The battle for Maspero
January 4, 2012
The battle for Maspero
As 2011 comes to an end, Egypt’s state media continues to act as the ruling regime’s mouthpiece, despite calls for…
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
January 4, 2012
Tribal loyalties and low turnout in North Sinai vote
ARISH — Political party workers in North Sinai Governorate have reported various irregularities on the first day of the final…
In North Sinai, Islamist parties expected to prevail
January 3, 2012
In North Sinai, Islamist parties expected to prevail
ARISH — Fifty-eight candidates and 13 party lists face off Tuesday in the third round of People's Assembly elections in…
Questions of parliamentary leadership, decision-making
January 1, 2012
Questions of parliamentary leadership, decision-making
While the country is poised to embark on its final phase of parliamentary elections, questions remain as to how the…
A year in review: The labor battle continues
December 31, 2011
A year in review: The labor battle continues
The success of the 25 January uprising in toppling Hosni Mubarak was made possible by industrial actions in key sectors…
A year in review: Unfinished business
December 30, 2011
A year in review: Unfinished business
Since the first Day of Revolt on 25 January, developments in Egypt have moved at a dizzying pace. There have…
A year in review: The SCAF rules in 93 letters
December 30, 2011
A year in review: The SCAF rules in 93 letters
In 2011, The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) sent the Egyptian people 93 letters via its official Facebook…
A year in review: The military council’s mixed messages
December 30, 2011
A year in review: The military council’s mixed messages
On the rooftop of the devastated Egyptian Scientific Institute, a handful of soldiers stood in mid-December in their camouflaged uniforms,…