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Where the shoe pinches
By Mohammed Ali Ibrahim the former editor in chief of both The…
Iran, emergency law, Shafiq’s flight and Morsy’s performance
The prospect of the return of the hated emergency law, issues surrounding…
Okasha: a mere political amusement
The news that the trial of Tawfik Okasha, the controversial media figure…
Review: Columnists touch upon state media and political participation
Egyptian commentaries have explored an assortment of subjects. Many have continued to…
Is Morsy pivoting eastwards?
Last week was quite eventful for our illustrious president. From his visit…
The Social Media Illusion
The demonstrations of August 24 did not turn out to be politically…
Review: Columnists analyse Morsy’s meetings in China and Iran
After President Mohamed Morsy’s two last visits to China and Iran, columnists…
Editor’s letter: The fading of moral references
While riding home in a taxi one night last week, a small…
IMF lifeline, a test for Morsy
For many Egyptians, life was tough under the former regime of President…
Morsy’s “balanced” foreign policy
By Alya Essam As Mohamed Morsy commences his three-day trip to China,…