The back and forth movement of democracy and violence between Arab countries and the west
Democracy and violence have disparate missions and routes that are not comparable.…
The North Coast: a symbol of how Egypt manipulates its wealthy and ruins its resources
Being a resource-rich nation is not, in itself, a true blessing. The…
Justice, tolerance, and inclusiveness will help Egypt regain its moral values
There is no question in the minds of Egyptians that we have…
Apart from state repression, why has democracy failed in Egypt?
The only authentic attempt to establish democracy in Egypt—the revolt against Mubarak…
How Egyptians’ morals justify immoralities
Inspired by their own logic and aided by their talent in justifying…
Al-Sisi: pick your battles to win your war
One of the many difficulties facing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi lies in…
Are Egyptians naturally bad─or badly ruled?
‘Stay home’ is the advice I often give to Egyptians who…
The United States and terrorism: a broad-based challenge, narrowly confronted
The reality of terrorism certainly extends far beyond the alleged definition the…
Will Al-Sisi succeed in neutering Egypt’s vibrant society?
“Neutering is the solution”, a precept that most authoritarians believe in and…