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Egypt’s veil of ignorance and the social contract
“pply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the…
“Down with the next president”
During the two weeks spent in Tahrir Square in 2011 that culminated…
Egypt after the trial
By Dr. Ronald Meinardus For me, the best news on 4 November,…
Editor’s letter: Egyptians between the two Gamals (4 of 5): Mubarak’s fall, just a beginning
The accumulation of poverty and anger made Egypt seem like a nation…
Football and autocracy: Who do national football teams represent?
By James M. Dorsey Little better illustrates the inextricable link between sports…
What are the problems encountered in political field work?
In previous articles, I explored the different political parties and movements, along…
The trial
Last Monday was the trial of ex-President Morsi, and as expected, it…
Powering economic equality: GE, Ashoka Changemakers and social entrepreneurs
Three social entrepreneurs will receive cash prizes from GE and Ashoka Changemakers…
Egypt and political satire
Will political satire survive in Egypt? Since January 2011, satirist Bassem Youssef…
Student Corner: US military aid to Egypt: For whose sake?
By Mohamed Soliman In 1978, Jimmy Carter hosted negotiations between Egypt and…