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The fog of the analytical class

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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…
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