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Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions

Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions

At least a dozen independent unions have sprung up following Egypt's 18-day uprising, forming the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade…
Gulf Arab rulers tense over Egypt’s policy shifts

Gulf Arab rulers tense over Egypt’s policy shifts

Dubai--At a recent conference in Abu Dhabi, a confidant of the emirate's crown prince vented his frustration over the downfall…
Egyptians find their voice after years of repression

Egyptians find their voice after years of repression

For decades, authoritarian rule and police brutality ensured the only voice heard from Egypt was that of its leaders. Since…
Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward

Military’s performance raises questions on the way forward

The military is widely credited with securing the fall of the Mubarak regime by placing pressure on the president to…
Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight

Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight

When the public prosecutor indicted six people on corruption charges for the deal that sells Egyptian gas to Israel, it…
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight

Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight

The difference between ultras and casual soccer fans is simple but crucial. 
NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains

NDP down and out, but threat of revival remains

The National Democratic Party (NDP) is seen as the center for much of the political corruption, profiteering, nepotism, and negligence…
Recovering assets after Mubarak’s arrest

Recovering assets after Mubarak’s arrest

Egyptians rejoiced at the detention of former President Hosni Mubarak and sons Alaa and Gamal. Many cheered at the charges…
New Egyptian foreign policy challenges regional alliances

New Egyptian foreign policy challenges regional alliances

If Egypt’s first post-revolution government plans to reshape the country’s foreign policy, particularly on issues like relations with Iran and…
Some police ready to begin the long road to reform

Some police ready to begin the long road to reform

The need for change in the police force is something even most police officers seem to agree on. “A great…
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