An Arab pope?
By George Richards The surprising resignation by Pope Benedict XVI triggered feverish speculation…
Review: Columnists explore the presence of armed forces in Port Said
After the recent strikes in several police stations, commentators across almost all…
Rape, burn and pillage
Violence. Sheer, unadulterated brute force. From the Ultras, to the Brotherhood’s ‘militias’…
Brothers in alarums
By Philip Whitfield Morsi’s durability dips daily. After losing any goodwill he…
Rioting ultras and striking police officers may ease security reform
By James M. Dorsey The fallout of last year’s death of more…
The value of an Egyptian’s life
Egyptians satirically now refer to the country as “the big morgue”.
Short Messages
Sometimes short and straightforward messages are more understandable and effective than long…
Review: Commentaries discuss holding parliamentary elections
Writers in different newspapers have discussed the Administrative Court’s decision to halt…