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Al-Sisi’s ‘evil people’ myth

When the president of Egypt labels a segment of Egyptian society as…

Mohammed Nosseir Mohammed Nosseir

Letter from prison: clinging to hope

In the desolation and stillness of the prison cell, you sit with…

Zizo Abdo Zizo Abdo

Opinion: The right decision to penalize Russia

Russia have been heavily punished by UEFA for the behavior of their…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

Opinion: Schweinsteiger is still a key player for Germany

The strong play of Toni Kroos and Sami Khedira against Ukraine showed…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

Men’s hair takes centre stage in battle over legitimacy of political Islam

The Muslim world’s battle over the legitimacy of political Islam has expanded…

James Dorsey James Dorsey

Evaluating Al-Sisi at the two-year mark

On 8 June, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi completed half of his first…

Walaa Gad Elkarim Walaa Gad Elkarim

Western allies join Egypt in war against democratic values 

When western countries are criticised for legitimising Egypt’s oppressive rule, excuses are…

Wael Eskandar Wael Eskandar

Will Al-Sisi succeed in neutering Egypt’s vibrant society?

“Neutering is the solution”, a precept that most authoritarians believe in and…

Mohammed Nosseir Mohammed Nosseir

Opinion: Russia’s parallel universe

Russia's response to the recent doping allegations shows that the country is…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle

Opinion: Expansion of Euro 2016 dilutes the tournament’s meaning

The European Championship’s simplicity used to be one of its biggest strengths.…

Deutsche Welle Deutsche Welle