Opinion
The real tragedy behind the fire of Institut d’Egypte
January 3, 2012
The real tragedy behind the fire of Institut d’Egypte
When I heard that the Institut d’Egypte was set on fire on Saturday, 17 December, I did not hesitate to…
Allies for democracy? Or not?
January 1, 2012
Allies for democracy? Or not?
Nearly a year after the 25 January revolution, Egypt is in the midst of turmoil. On the brink of civil…
The Salafi ascent: All too modern
December 29, 2011
The Salafi ascent: All too modern
The first round of parliamentary elections has sent shock waves through many Egyptians. The Salafi Nour Party garnered almost 25…
Palestine’s Couch Party
December 28, 2011
Palestine’s Couch Party
Some have called Egypt’s revolution "the Comical Revolution" because of the jokes and satirical slogans used by Egyptians, well known…
Building walls, losing sovereignty
December 26, 2011
Building walls, losing sovereignty
Prior to the American invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq in 2003, the only military force in the modern Middle…
The army and the economy in Egypt
December 24, 2011
The army and the economy in Egypt
Should the production of pasta, mineral water, butane gas cylinders and gas station services qualify as classified military secrets? And…
To whom should power be handed over?
December 24, 2011
To whom should power be handed over?
A quick read of the current political scene suggests that there is some consensus on the need to minimize the…
Revolution, military and pain
December 22, 2011
Revolution, military and pain
No one hates stability, security and calm, but true stability comes from a clarity of vision, a general sense of…
What can prevent state failure?
December 20, 2011
What can prevent state failure?
Downtown Cairo is once again a battlefield, and this time, the military is not just a silent facilitator, but an…
Against violence
December 20, 2011
Against violence
It is horrific to watch military and CSF forces ganging up on defenseless citizens, on people who are actually running…