Opinion
The rabble-rousers
September 14, 2010
The rabble-rousers
A few weeks ago I wrote that the current crisis over Park51 (also known as Cordoba House, and to its…
Gamal vs ElBaradei: Feeding the stomach or the mind?
September 13, 2010
Gamal vs ElBaradei: Feeding the stomach or the mind?
Gamal Mubarak’s presidential campaign has recently moved from covert planning to public mobilization, with posters and petitions in support of…
The uses of 9/11
September 10, 2010
The uses of 9/11
As the controversy surrounding the Cordoba House in Lower Manhattan has grown to a frenzy, we keep hearing the claim…
On the state of the Egyptian ‘green’ agenda
September 10, 2010
On the state of the Egyptian ‘green’ agenda
I recently came across an interesting article in the English edition of Al-Masry Al-Youm, entitled “Our local ‘green’ agenda.” The…
In search of society
September 9, 2010
In search of society
Ramadan has the distinction of being the month of television dramas. Over the years, these countless productions have been among…
The future of Egypt’s museums
September 7, 2010
The future of Egypt’s museums
The recent theft of Van Gogh's famous painting, Poppy Flowers, from the Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil Museum has raised critical questions…
Et tu, Saad?
September 7, 2010
Et tu, Saad?
After a short vacation last week spent blissfully disconnected from the internet, I logged on again this week to find…
Who bankrolled Gamal Mubarak’s Washington trip?
September 5, 2010
Who bankrolled Gamal Mubarak’s Washington trip?
Many are asking why Gamal Mubarak accompanied his father on an official visit to Washington for the launch of direct…
Iraq is still under US occupation
September 4, 2010
Iraq is still under US occupation
Last month, as the final US combat brigade was leaving Iraq, an American soldier shouted from his armored vehicle: "We…
Developing countries remain shortsighted on the environment
September 3, 2010
Developing countries remain shortsighted on the environment
The Brazilian government recently invited more than 2000 scientists, researchers, political and environmental activists to a gathering in the coastal…