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Published in: HomeNo wonder Egyptians are confusedSince Morsi has been in office for only a few days ago, I have tried to feel upbeat… Then came the Suez incident.
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Published in: HomeVictims of military rule: an interminable nightmare
Can silver-tongued President Morsi take a stand against the Egyptian army's brutal infringement of rights or will he...
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Published in: HomeThe here and now: revolutionary?
The fundamental incoherence surrounding the state of Egyptian thought stems from a number of unanswered questions;...
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Published in: HomeThe scramble for democracy: who is in Tahrir Square?
Meanwhile a Christian Egyptian friend of mine called me from Tahrir Square. He was crying, and I honestly thought...
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Published in: HomeEgypt: the deep state resurgent
Egypt's incoming president will enter office without a parliament to oppose him, with a military empowered to arrest...
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Published in: HomeEgypt's justice, in jeopardy
People are back in the squares and this time it is the judicial system that is their concern. Debate regarding how...
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Published in: HomeTahrir is playing into the hands of the regime
The regime’s strategy is clear: gain the support of the silent majority and you don’t have to care about...
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Published in: HomeEgypt: the people demand the downfall of the systemWell over one thousand people have died so far to bring the revolution to this insufficient and conflicted place.
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Published in: HomeTen lessons from Egypt’s elections
In the midst of a revolutionary winter, one writer sees rays of sunshine. The lack of a clear winner in the...
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Published in: HomeEgypt presidential election: wrap-up of the revolution?
The run-off between Morsi and Shafiq points to one undeniable conclusion: a leaderless revolution could topple a...
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Published in: HomeEgypt's Presidential election and the military deep state
Will the Presidential elections, the first round of which commence on 23 May, bring the generals another Mubarak?
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Published in: HomeThe Abbaseya violence and revolutionary impasse in EgyptThere is no doubting the bravery of the revolutionaries in Egypt; however, these freedom fighters are increasingly...
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Published in: HomeHatred and misogyny in the Middle East, a response to Mona el Tahawy
Egyptian journalist Mona el Tahawy caused a twitter storm with her latest article in Foreign Policy: Why Do They...
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Published in: HomeTranslating Egypt's revolution: images from Tahrir
In a series of photos from Tahrir Square, Laura Gribbon previews some of the work she will discuss in the...
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Published in: HomeOpposition groups in Egypt must now rise to the challenge of negotiating a good transition
The new regime will not come into being on its own. It needs tough and careful negotiation so that the right balance...
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Published in: openSecurityWhat keeps Mubarak on his throne?
Mohammed Hussainy summarises the personalities and forces that prevent Mubarak from standing down.
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Published in: openSecurityMubarak’s thugs make a mockery of media neutrality
Media reporting of today's events in Cairo plays into Mubarak's hands and betrays the journalists risking their...
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Published in: openSecurityTahrir Square burns: a postcard from Egypt
An American in Cairo reflects on the experience of events there today and calls on the US to throw off its ties to...
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Published in: openSecurityPatriarchal shows of generosity will not appease the Arab people
Arab regimes' attempts to buy off their people only highlight their duplicity, argues Mohammed Hussainy
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Published in: openSecurityEgyptians defy government ban in second day of protests
Egyptians defy government ban in second day of anti-government protests. Tunisia issues arrest warrant for Ben Ali....
