Opinion
Nasr Hamed Abu Zaid: Islam’s scholar
July 7, 2010
Nasr Hamed Abu Zaid: Islam’s scholar
Nasr Hamed Abu Zaid got his wish: He died in his home country, Egypt, not in exile as he once…
A new Palestine strategy for Egypt
July 6, 2010
A new Palestine strategy for Egypt
International discussions about the Gaza siege have focused on the possibility of easing restrictions at land crossings between Gaza, on…
Sinai standoff reveals crisis in Egyptian pluralism
July 5, 2010
Sinai standoff reveals crisis in Egyptian pluralism
Egypt's football crisis with Algeria last November has roots in how we view our relationship with others, particularly Arabs. Our…
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…