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Al-Sisi’s ‘evil people’ myth
When the president of Egypt labels a segment of Egyptian society as…
Letter from prison: clinging to hope
In the desolation and stillness of the prison cell, you sit with…
Opinion: The right decision to penalize Russia
Russia have been heavily punished by UEFA for the behavior of their…
Opinion: Schweinsteiger is still a key player for Germany
The strong play of Toni Kroos and Sami Khedira against Ukraine showed…
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…
Evaluating Al-Sisi at the two-year mark
On 8 June, President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi completed half of his first…
Western allies join Egypt in war against democratic values
When western countries are criticised for legitimising Egypt’s oppressive rule, excuses are…
Will Al-Sisi succeed in neutering Egypt’s vibrant society?
“Neutering is the solution”, a precept that most authoritarians believe in and…
Opinion: Russia’s parallel universe
Russia's response to the recent doping allegations shows that the country is…
Opinion: Expansion of Euro 2016 dilutes the tournament’s meaning
The European Championship’s simplicity used to be one of its biggest strengths.…