Opinion
On treason and patriotism
August 1, 2011
On treason and patriotism
Patriotism has never been about accusing others of treason or leveling baseless charges. Patriotism is a deep feeling that one…
Dear Washington: We’ve had a revolution
July 27, 2011
Dear Washington: We’ve had a revolution
It seems that many American policy-makers and think tanks are unaware that Egypt has had a revolution. Even after the…
Where’s the sit-in heading?
July 26, 2011
Where’s the sit-in heading?
Calls for a million-strong protest on 8 July were being made since the beginning of June. Those behind the initial…
Who’s your daddy?
July 25, 2011
Who’s your daddy?
“I am torn between two fathers. Both are from the same generation, both have roots in Upper Egypt, and both…
Their revolution and ours
July 23, 2011
Their revolution and ours
Today marks 59 years since the July Revolution, an event that has defined the last half century of Egyptian history.…
The tasks of the new cabinet
July 21, 2011
The tasks of the new cabinet
Although I'm not enthusiastic about the new cabinet or the manner in which it was selected, Egyptians should give it…
Five constitutional principles
July 20, 2011
Five constitutional principles
Contemporary discussions about the state of Egypt are largely focused on avenging the past rather than pondering over the future.…
An apathetic minister
July 19, 2011
An apathetic minister
The forthcoming period is an extremely sensitive and crucial one when it comes to Egypt's environmental issues. Since the previous…
Has Tahrir changed?
July 18, 2011
Has Tahrir changed?
Tahrir Square has changed. The number of protesters has dropped and new faces have appeared, though many old ones remain…
The long road ahead
July 17, 2011
The long road ahead
The current political crisis in Egypt is complicated. In a way, it sums up many of the problems of the…