Dina El-Sharnouby

Dina El Sharnouby is an Adjunct Instructor in Sociology/Anthropology at the American University in Cairo who does research on issues related to youth and the revolution.

Being all things to all men

Naturally, people demonstrate to demand better living conditions, yet the Muslim Brotherhood has acquired the habit of showing their presence in the public space, even when they are the ruling party. And they don’t seem to want to quit.

By Dina El-Sharnouby

/ 23 Sep 2012

A new bearded face to the Egyptian police?

On Wednesday, September 5, the request some police officers lodged to be allowed to grow a beard, was rejected.

By Dina El-Sharnouby

/ 9 Sep 2012

Is it possible to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood?

Though you might quarrel with the Muslim Brotherhood and its political arm the FJP, how will dissolving them “protect” the “rest” of the population?

By Dina El-Sharnouby

/ 26 Aug 2012

Rapid remedies to calm down an Egyptian public after the Sinai attacks

Egypt is mourning its soldiers and even more so Egypt’s future and the possible political implications.

By Dina El-Sharnouby

/ 13 Aug 2012

Morsi’s 100-day plan to rebuild Egypt

Many are restless and hope for ‘change’, which often translates into ‘any kind of change’; yet which path to choose is still unclear and for many not even an issue to be considered for now.

By Dina El-Sharnouby

/ 29 Jul 2012