Opinion
Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
January 12, 2012
Latin America’s lessons for the SCAF
Egypt is the first country since the Arab uprisings began in early 2011 to face the challenge of a transition…
A memo on national security
January 11, 2012
A memo on national security
To: Mohamed Ibrahim, incoming minister of interiorFrom: A senior ministry officialYour Excellency,
A tribute to Ibrahim Aslan
January 10, 2012
A tribute to Ibrahim Aslan
In a world like the one we live in, it is difficult to find someone who will give credit to…
Women, revolution, and army
January 9, 2012
Women, revolution, and army
The human body has been front and center of this revolution since the early days of its outbreak last January. …
For Christmas, a message of faith, comfort and resistance
January 9, 2012
For Christmas, a message of faith, comfort and resistance
On Saturday, the Coptic Orthodox Church celebrated the birth of Jesus. More than a memory, the nativity sends powerful messages…
Egypt’s new war of information
January 7, 2012
Egypt’s new war of information
The war of information in Egypt — one that has been at the heart of this revolution since its inception — is…
Raiding NGOs: The new way forward
January 4, 2012
Raiding NGOs: The new way forward
Egyptians bid farewell to 2011 with news of raids and closure of human rights organizations last week. Although the news…
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…