Opinion
A Jewish state or a state of all its citizens?
June 26, 2010
A Jewish state or a state of all its citizens?
After Helen Thomas, the doyenne and most daring of White House correspondents, made her statement suggesting that Israeli Jews should…
The perils of Egypt’s party system
June 24, 2010
The perils of Egypt’s party system
There is a critical need to reconsider the entire political system in Egypt, especially the role of the opposition. In…
In search of justice: The ICC and power politics
June 23, 2010
In search of justice: The ICC and power politics
The outcome of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Review Conference on the crime of aggression is further confirmation of the…
Egypt’s regime has more supporters than we think
June 23, 2010
Egypt’s regime has more supporters than we think
It's inaccurate to assume that most Egyptians--with the exception of a corrupt minority who have successfully accumulated wealth and power--want…
Investing in renewable energy for Egypt’s future
June 22, 2010
Investing in renewable energy for Egypt’s future
Access to dependable energy is critical for development and is becoming increasingly essential in Egypt as the country continues to…
How FIFA spoiled the beautiful game
June 21, 2010
How FIFA spoiled the beautiful game
I have been closely following the battles waged by FIFA President Joseph Blatter to defend the rights of the soccer…
Activists, don’t bark up the wrong tree!
June 20, 2010
Activists, don’t bark up the wrong tree!
I was happy to read the news that independent MPs Alaa Abdel Monem and Mustafa el-Gendi have joined the Wafd…
The ‘religionization’ of Egyptian public life
June 16, 2010
The ‘religionization’ of Egyptian public life
The Egyptian Orthodox Church's stance against a recent Administrative Court ruling obliging the church to allow second marriages for Coptic…
Teen’s death a lesson in public pressure
June 15, 2010
Teen’s death a lesson in public pressure
The case of Khaled Saeed, the young man who was allegedly killed by police officers in Alexandria, captures the shifting…
The Alexandria crime’s political significance
June 15, 2010
The Alexandria crime’s political significance
The recent death of Khaled Saeed, in which some policemen are allegedly implicated, is difficult not to politicize.