Opinion

Nasr Hamed Abu Zaid: Islam’s scholar

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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…
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