Opinion

Standing at Ground Zero

Standing at Ground Zero

A few weeks ago, traveling in Kazakhstan, I had the sobering experience of standing at Ground Zero. This was the…
Egypt has a one-party system

Egypt has a one-party system

Do we have a political system in Egypt? Perhaps in form but definitely not in substance. We may have a…
Dying of thirst vs. death by drowning

Dying of thirst vs. death by drowning

The attention of the Egyptian public is being directed to trivial and ludicrous issues, such as whether or not a…
Lesson from China

Lesson from China

We have never bothered to ask ourselves why a country like China has achieved an economic growth rate of 12…
Egypt needs a new social contract

Egypt needs a new social contract

The Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Guide considers the president a father for all Egyptians. This is what he said during his…
A bullet for your sake

A bullet for your sake

How are we supposed to view the opinion expressed by National Democratic Party deputies last week who in a meeting…
How flipping the bird led to national crisis

How flipping the bird led to national crisis

I want to draw attention to a grave matter that may lead to national disaster if we neglect it.I'm not…
How the people’s climate summit in Bolivia can help

How the people’s climate summit in Bolivia can help

Toward the end of the UN climate change summit that took place last December in Copenhagen, Bolivian President Evo Morales…
How Egypt can defend its Nile water rights

How Egypt can defend its Nile water rights

I disagree with those who claim the regime is conceding Egypt's water rights. Nobody should make such a horrendous accusation.…
Message on International Mother Earth Day 2010

Message on International Mother Earth Day 2010

Mother Earth–-our only home-–is under pressure. We are making progressively unreasonable demands on her, and she is showing the strain.…
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