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Guidebook for a parliament of yes-men

Guidebook for a parliament of yes-men

By Mohamed Nour Farahat Why has the government invited political parties to a dialogue about the election laws? Out of the…
The president’s puzzle in Yemen

The president’s puzzle in Yemen

There is talk about Egypt possibly answering Saudi Arabia’s call to take part in a ground war in order to…
How to lose power in one year – Morsi: June 30 2012- July 3 2013

How to lose power in one year – Morsi: June 30 2012- July 3 2013

“Men are free to make history, but some men are indeed much freer than others." C.W. Mills (1963,p.25) This quote explains…
Islam Beheiry and the Islam of others

Islam Beheiry and the Islam of others

When Father Zakaria Boutros attacked everything that was written in religious books, he triggered no more than a few laconic…
The way Saudi Arabia propagates ‘Decisive Storm’

The way Saudi Arabia propagates ‘Decisive Storm’

Saudi Arabia is very pleased with the “Decisive Storm” raids waged against the Houthis, as it is the first military…
Egypt’s grand mufti: No justification for terror in any religion

Egypt’s grand mufti: No justification for terror in any religion

There is no true religion that does not regard the sanctity of human life as one of its highest values,…
Water scarcity and the need to act

Water scarcity and the need to act

The 22nd March was World Water Day – dedicated as such in 1993 by the UN General Assembly. Ashoka Arab World…
A manual for killing protesters

A manual for killing protesters

 Forensic Medicine spokesperson Hisham Abdel Hamid told Al-Watannewspaper that he had said from the beginning that it was the police who…
Sawiris and the illusory parliament

Sawiris and the illusory parliament

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article in Al-Masry Al-Youm entitled “The Illusory Parliament.” It lasted for a whole week…
So as to correct misconceptions (The Caliphate)

So as to correct misconceptions (The Caliphate)

The word caliph in the Arabic language means successor. Tafsir Al-Jalalain interprets verse 30 of the al-Baqarah surah (And when thy…
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