Opinion

The hellish circle of sectarianism

The hellish circle of sectarianism

Sectarian tensions are mounting. The once muted conflict is fast developing into an openly declared one, with accusations being openly…
The Al-Dostour crisis

The Al-Dostour crisis

Al-Dostour’s recently dismissed chief editor, Ibrahim Eissa, was not fired due to ordinary disputes over administrative or editorial issues. The…
Finding meaning in the Egyptian elections

Finding meaning in the Egyptian elections

It would be easy to dismiss Egypt’s 29 November parliamentary elections as just one more chapter in Egypt’s rather sad…
The US role in choosing Egypt’s next president

The US role in choosing Egypt’s next president

Many Egyptians feel that US intervention in their country’s affairs has steadily increased since the Nasserist era. The US role…
The coming Cairo autumn

The coming Cairo autumn

Political openings in Egypt over the last 30 years have come in waves. Swelling and then retreating, they have had…
How the Wafd Party let us down

How the Wafd Party let us down

I write this article not as the leader of an opposition party but as an Egyptian citizen concerned about my…
A verdict that reeks of politics

A verdict that reeks of politics

The murder case of Lebanese pop star Suzanne Tamim has left the country in an extraordinary state of suspense. Initially…
Israel’s existential threat

Israel’s existential threat

In one of the more far-flung areas of the American south, a vital conversation is unfolding that informs the future…
An indivisible country

An indivisible country

The recent upsurge in sectarian tensions, provoked by Father Bishoy’s remarks doubting the authenticity of certain Quranic verses and the…
ElBaradei and the mobilization of the Egyptian diaspora

ElBaradei and the mobilization of the Egyptian diaspora

“This is a giant that needs to be awakened to save Egypt…look at what other diaspora communities are doing,” said…
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