Karim Malak

Karim Malak is a Research Assistant at the Political Science Department at the American University in Cairo (AUC). He is the former Political Assistant at The Carter Center (TCC) Democracy Program, Cairo.

Egypt: fighting the status quo

The simple binary “Morsi vs. the ancien regime”, prevents us from developing a third way out.

By Karim Malak

/ 9 Jan 2013

The Egyptian revolution: take two?

What happened on January 25, 2011 was not a revolution. What happened last week was reminiscent of January 25, but led by people who see a closing window of hope for their struggle. Maybe history of a different kind is finally in the making.

By Karim Malak

/ 27 Nov 2012

American election, Egyptian perspectives

Where the world sees two radically opposed candidates, the Egyptian street sees two sides of the same coin.

By Karim Malak

/ 25 Oct 2012

The IMF loan to Egypt, and why we reject it

The proposed $4.8bn IMF loan to Egypt sparked a heated controversy. While the Government claims the funds are absolutely necessary to rebuild the country's economy, opponents warn against potentially disastrous, far-reaching consequences. Their arguments are summarised here.

By Karim Malak

/ 8 Sep 2012