Opinion
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…
Is Egypt becoming another Pakistan?
December 16, 2011
Is Egypt becoming another Pakistan?
The past experience of three major players on the Egyptian political scene ― the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed…
Whatever happened to our revolution?
December 14, 2011
Whatever happened to our revolution?
Since the first Egyptian uprising succeeded in overthrowing ousted President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February, Tahrir Square has never been…
We’re civil society, hear us roar
December 12, 2011
We’re civil society, hear us roar
Twelve hours into the deadly attack by Central Security Forces on peaceful protesters on 19 November, Major General Mohsen al-Fangary,…
Aliaa’s nudity: A different form of protest
December 11, 2011
Aliaa’s nudity: A different form of protest
How many Egyptians have appreciated the message behind Aliaa Magda Al Mahdy's naked photo? We only know that few have…
Round one of the elections over. Now what?
December 8, 2011
Round one of the elections over. Now what?
In the wake of consistent rigging over the past 60 years, it’s hardly surprising that everything about these elections, from…