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How is power transferred within the ‘1952 family’?
Every dynasty across history is characterised and distinguished by certain attributes, and…
Sponsorship of FIFA: a new front in Gulf political rivalry
By James M. Dorsey Lurking in the background of world football body…
Thinking critically about Syria’s refugee crisis
By Matthew Timmerman Lebanon recently announced it will further curtail the flow…
Cairo: A problematic transport culture
By Josh Drake A friend of mine recounted an incident recently whereby…
School shootings and lone wolf attacks: What’s the difference?
By James M. Dorsey A recent school shooting in the US state…
Kurdish football team sparks Swedish FA ire over battle for Kobani
By James M. Dorsey When Ramazan Kizil established Dalkurd FF, one of…
Sisi’s plan: New print of the same edition?
We must begin with the questions that concluded my last article: Is…
Egyptian campuses and football emerge as flashpoint in resistance to President Al-Sisi
By James M. Dorsey Football fans exploiting stadia as contested public space…
