Opinion
The law as a weapon
January 11, 2013
The law as a weapon
In the past two months of the country’s purported transition to democracy, the legal realm has come to the fore…
Spiraling relations between the Brotherhood and the UAE
January 10, 2013
Spiraling relations between the Brotherhood and the UAE
Last year the Muslim Brotherhood — an organization viewed with much skepticism both inside and outside Egypt, and especially in…
On the painful cultural revolution
January 9, 2013
On the painful cultural revolution
The ongoing conflict in society is longstanding. It has existed for long decades and will continue, and it revolves around…
The Trial of Democracy
January 8, 2013
The Trial of Democracy
"Hey there, Number 28!" – A friend texts me using my new nickname. Indeed, for at least one day of every month…
Why are workers protesting?
January 7, 2013
Why are workers protesting?
Someone is always asking, “Why do workers start with strikes and occupations instead of first making demands and waiting for…
The Brothers in Brooklyn
January 6, 2013
The Brothers in Brooklyn
The appearances of Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam al-Erian have by now become customarily associated with controversy. While his televised invitation…
We are all responsible; we are all guilty
January 6, 2013
We are all responsible; we are all guilty
The 23-year-old Indian student who was gang raped and brutally assaulted on a moving bus in Delhi, the Indian capital…
Democracy is not just a ballot box
January 4, 2013
Democracy is not just a ballot box
In the past month, the country has seen some of the toughest days since the breakout of the 25 January…
In praise of irrational revolutionaries
January 3, 2013
In praise of irrational revolutionaries
We are living in the most turbulent times since the eruption of the revolution. Rational thinking is unable to cope…
United States: Do the Egyptian revolution a favor – Mind your own business!
January 2, 2013
United States: Do the Egyptian revolution a favor – Mind your own business!
The 25 January revolution was a truly Egyptian revolution. Inspired by the youth, it was quickly joined by millions of…