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Is Egypt losing its cultural voice?

Is Egypt losing its cultural voice?

There is a kind of erosion that makes no sound and leaves no rubble in its wake, yet its impact…
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids

The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids

I received a message on my phone from a French journalist requesting a meeting at my office in Mohandessin. He…
The twilight nation

The twilight nation

The traditional British afternoon tea is an institution. It consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches, including, of course, the…
One year after fall of Assad, Russia faces dilemma between ally loss and strategic recalibration

One year after fall of Assad, Russia faces dilemma between ally loss and strategic recalibration

International news agency coverage preceding Arab channels and websites indicate that the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime occurred during…
The Rafah crossing debate

The Rafah crossing debate

Endorsed by eight foreign ministers, the latest statement has delivered the clearest possible message: Egypt is not alone in its…
Why we don’t need a Minister of Media

Why we don’t need a Minister of Media

An ancient Greek myth tells us that when Pandora opened the box, all the world’s evils were unleashed as punishment…
Nukes Away

Nukes Away

It was a very cold evening. A dull grey, with drizzling rain and horrific traffic. As I arrived ten minutes…
A Day Without Women

A Day Without Women

Is it possible for the world to function without women? Can hospitals and government offices operate smoothly without finding any…
Do we even trust ourselves and our government?!

Do we even trust ourselves and our government?!

Back in November 2024, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly acknowledged what he deemed a “crisis of trust between the citizen and…
What makes an election truly successful?

What makes an election truly successful?

Any election worldwide must meet a certain set of criteria to be considered successful. These fundamentally include integrity, respect for…
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