Features/Interviews
ElBaradei-mania keeps growing
February 5, 2010
ElBaradei-mania keeps growing
If Mohamed ElBaradei is really planning on challenging President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, he’s pursuing an interesting campaign strategy.
Egypt looks to rejoin Africa?
February 4, 2010
Egypt looks to rejoin Africa?
For decades Egyptian foreign policy has focused on the Middle East at the expense of African diplomacy, analysts say, but…
Off the hook: Abusive police return to work
February 4, 2010
Off the hook: Abusive police return to work
A policeman who was convicted of raping and torturing a microbus driver while a fellow officer took video with his…
The new sound of radio
February 4, 2010
The new sound of radio
In Radio as a Communication Apparatus, German playwright Bertolt Brecht writes fondly about the radio as a revolutionary medium. “The…
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests
February 4, 2010
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests
In today's news, state-owned and independent papers covered a range of issues from football and diplomatic visits by President Hosni…
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
February 3, 2010
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas
While Hamas may be offering a more conciliatory tone these days, Egypt has shown no sign of softening its position…
A view from Haiti
February 3, 2010
A view from Haiti
“It’s devastation that I’ve never seen anywhere before in my life,” said Natasha Scripture, spokesperson for the World Food Program…
Egypt: Perpetually unprepared for disaster
February 2, 2010
Egypt: Perpetually unprepared for disaster
It’s a growing expectation that with each disaster that strikes in Egypt, two separate crises will unfold: the first a…
Egyptians register to make their voices heard
February 1, 2010
Egyptians register to make their voices heard
The common orthodoxy is that Egyptians are apathetic about voting. But before yesterday's deadline for voter registration, police stations were…
On the future of online news
February 1, 2010
On the future of online news
Giuseppe “Beppe” Severgnini is one of Italy’s most influential journalists. He has been writing for the Italian daily Corriere della…