Opinion
Why people sympathize with ElBaradei
April 11, 2010
Why people sympathize with ElBaradei
The sudden emergence of Mohamed ElBaradei on the political scene has provoked a variety of responses. While some have felt…
A Pharaonic regime and an unknown future
April 9, 2010
A Pharaonic regime and an unknown future
It’s possible that running away from a confrontation might delay it for some time, but it can never resolve it.…
My advice to ElBaradei
April 8, 2010
My advice to ElBaradei
Mohamed ElBaradei is a poised figure with a real presence on the political scene, but I don't think his opponents…
Message for World Health Day 2010: Urban health matters
April 6, 2010
Message for World Health Day 2010: Urban health matters
For the first time in history, more people live in cities and towns than in rural areas. In a parallel…
Friday sermon scheme undermines regime credibility
April 6, 2010
Friday sermon scheme undermines regime credibility
It was originally planned that Mohamed ElBaradei would perform the Friday prayer at Shiekh Hassaan Mosque during his visit to…
Will the minister’s visit fix Egypt’s education?
April 5, 2010
Will the minister’s visit fix Egypt’s education?
Education in Egypt is a complicated issue. The education minister's surprise visit to the Kholafaa el-Rashideen School in Helwan, where…
Israel and the Sinai: More than negligence
April 4, 2010
Israel and the Sinai: More than negligence
The papers this week brought us chilling news of an Egyptian company used as a front to sell and register…
Please, don’t amend the Constitution!
April 4, 2010
Please, don’t amend the Constitution!
Anyone in this country who desires reform places the amendment of Egypt's Constitution at the top of their list of…
Message for World Autism Awareness Day 2010
March 31, 2010
Message for World Autism Awareness Day 2010
Autism is a complex and inadequately understood disability with a wide range of manifestations. Children and adults with autism--and, indeed,…