Opinion
The fog of the analytical class
January 1, 2013
The fog of the analytical class
When asked last September about a title for a talk I was to give at Yale University, where I am…
Blood ballots
December 31, 2012
Blood ballots
Ten days before the March 2011 constitutional referendum, hundreds of soldiers went on a rampage in Tahrir Square, tearing up…
A world turned upside down
December 30, 2012
A world turned upside down
While I was outside a polling station waiting to bother voters while covering the referendum, a man sidled over to…
What about Egyptian democracy?
December 29, 2012
What about Egyptian democracy?
One night, a Lebanese friend, a professor who emigrated to France, told me of his longing for his homeland, blaming…
The poison in Egypt’s political life
December 28, 2012
The poison in Egypt’s political life
As year two of the revolution comes to a close, one can scarcely escape the conclusion in media circles that…
Riding the wave: Political parties and workers’ rights
December 27, 2012
Riding the wave: Political parties and workers’ rights
Leading up to the January 2011 revolution, labor played a major role in the organization and expression of dissent. The…
Victories and betrayals
December 27, 2012
Victories and betrayals
The second year after the breakout of the 25 January uprising has been characterized by mixed developments and confused assessments. The great hope in mobilizing the…
What the word “Jika” could possibly mean
December 26, 2012
What the word “Jika” could possibly mean
During the painful Ettehadiya battle earlier this month between Brotherhood supporters and youthful opposition, the violence was not just physical.…
Whatever happened to the Brotherhood?
December 26, 2012
Whatever happened to the Brotherhood?
In elections in late 2011, the Brotherhood secured more than 42% of the parliamentary seats and emerged as the single…
A new judicial moment in Egypt
December 25, 2012
A new judicial moment in Egypt
The paradox is stark. Vice President Mahmoud Mekky, Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky and Constituent Assembly Chief Hossam al-Gheriany — three…