Features/Interviews
Controversial gas-to-Israel deal back in the spotlight
April 24, 2011
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
April 24, 2011
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
April 21, 2011
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
April 21, 2011
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
April 20, 2011
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
April 20, 2011
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…
Will Egypt’s former ruler Mubarak ever face trial?
April 19, 2011
Will Egypt’s former ruler Mubarak ever face trial?
An authoritarian leader is forced to resign after protests against his corruption-tainted rule. He is charged with graft and murder,…
Ayman Nour criticizes potential presidential elections
April 19, 2011
Ayman Nour criticizes potential presidential elections
Potential Egyptian presidential candidate Ayman Nour severely criticized the country’s interim administration and other potential presidential candidates in an interview…
Tuesday’s papers: Gradual reforms underway and illicit gains cases
April 19, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Gradual reforms underway and illicit gains cases
The prosecution of former President Hosni Mubarak, his two sons and key figures of his regime continue to dominate the…
A split in the Muslim Brotherhood? Not so easy.
April 17, 2011
A split in the Muslim Brotherhood? Not so easy.
“The Muslim Brotherhood is my family, my past, present and future... Nobody can resign from his thoughts, his people and…