Opposing the Egyptian opposition
The ornamental ‘official opposition’ in Egypt is as dangerous as the authoritarian regime itself.
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The danger of an elected dictatorship in Egypt
The army is giving Egyptians a stark choice: choose freedom and endure anarchy, or choose stability and put up with us.
Read MoreLessons in revolt
Although designed to instil loyalty to the regime, Egyptian schools have been breeding grounds for rebellion and revolt.
Read MoreEgypt and Israel: Cold peace or cold war?
Relations between Israel and post-revolution Egypt are proving tetchy – but ordinary people hold the keys to peace.
Read MoreA tale of two media
Egypt’s independent media have earned their revolutionary stripes, while the state’s mouthpieces have simply switched allegiance to the ‘new emperor’. But which model will endure?
Read MoreThe Arab Spring’s bottom line
The Arab uprisings are not just about democracy and dignity. But with domestic and global economic crises, how likely are they to deliver on bread and butter issues?
Read MoreEgypt, Israel and Palestine: towards the promised land of peace?
It is high time for Israelis and Palestinians – with grassroots support from Egyptians – to unlock their latent people’s power and forge a popular peace.
Read MoreNo country for old generals
In addition to withdrawing from the political front line, the army must also leave justice to the legal system.
Read MoreIndiana Hawass and the pharaoh’s curse
Zahi Hawass may liken himself to Indiana Jones, but the minister of antiquities is one artifact of the old regime Egyptians want to live without.
Read MoreFrom Arab spring to summer of love in Egypt?
The Egyptian revolution awoke hopes of a new era of gender equality and of greater sexual liberty. But how likely is Egypt to have its own summer of love?
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