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The rabble-rousers

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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…
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