As Egypt teeters on the verge of a catastrophic confrontation, it is difficult to discern who has been more short-sighted: an arrogant Muslim Brotherhood that misread electoral gains for a political blank-check or a reckless opposition that has appeared ready … read more
Egyptians were the pride of the modern world when they overthrew their dictator in January, 2011. They proved to us that the cry for freedom and liberty was universal. That Arabs and Muslims were no different from others. Hopes were … read more
Ever since Egyptian demonstrators first took to the streets two years ago to demand the removal of President Hosni Mubarak, they have suffered from one glaring handicap: they do not have a leader. In a country that gave the world … read more
So, 30 June arrived, and as anticipated, it was spectacular. What could only be described as an endless sea of people swarmed Egypt’s streets, showcasing a flood of flags and red cards to “President” Mohamed Morsi and his beloved Muslim … read more
The Egypt experiment is falling apart. The massive protests today, marking the first year of Islamist Mohamed Morsi’s rule, are pushing the country of more than 80 million to a crisis point with implications for the entire region. It has … read more
Some say Egypt’s politics is confusing. Not so, says Richard Spencer. Rather, it is the symptom of a country that has lingered for too many decades under a stifling dictatorship. The Egyptian people, who took to the streets in 2011 … read more
The face off between President Morsi and The Military continues. If you weren’t ‘lucky’ enough to be here during the Arab Spring uprising; Don’t Panic! We have compiled a quick list of essentials that should keep you fed and occupied … read more
Artists tend to occupy the front lines against repression. So it comes as no surprise that the occupation of Egypt’s Ministry of Culture protesting the “Brotherhoodization” of the ministry under the leadership of Alaa Abdel-Aziz has helped drive the planned … read more
By Khaled Fahmy 1 July 2013 One of the biggest casualties of yesterday’s events in Egypt is US Ambassador, Anne Patterson. For months now, she has been insisting on a slanted reading of the political scene in Egypt, constantly letting … read more
Egypt finds itself at a crossroads one year after Muhammad Mursi became the country’s first democratically elected president. Massive protests are taking place across the country calling for Mursi’s exit. During Mursi’s one-year rule, Egypt’s political and economic stability has … read more