Rawia M.Tawfik Amer is a lecturer at the faculty of Economics and Political science, Cairo University. She holds the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford. She writes on issues of African political economy.
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Published in: 50.50The return of tamed opposition in Egypt
Egypt's opposition parties are being co-opted or contained. In the foreseeable future, the most effective opposition...
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Published in: 50.50Egypt as a role model: an opportunity lost
The January 25th uprising offered Egypt the opportunity to become a role model for peaceful transition in the region...
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Published in: 50.50Egypt: back to military despotism?
The only way out of the current stalemate is launching an inclusive reconciliation process in which all political...
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Published in: 50.50African leadership for a new generation: reflections on the North African revolutions
The young revolutionaries in North Africa face two challenges: the attempt by incumbent regimes to co-opt them and...