Should America fear a democratic Egypt?
The depiction of Egypt as a country of religious fanatics who await a breeze of freedom to turn Egypt into a radical regime is far from accurate.... Read more.
A brother and a scholar
Prominent Muslim Brotherhood member Kamal Helbawy talks about his research and ending the misconceptions that tie terrorism to Islam.... Read more.
Journalism and the power of false reporting
Reckless journalism is held responsible for the violence and tensions following the Algeria-Egypt World Cup playoffs.... Read more.
Honour: Made in China
The 'Chinese hymen' may make pre-marital sex safer in a patriarchal society but a woman's honour should not lie between her legs.... Read more.
Is Mubarak really a force of stability?
Rather than propping up Hosni Mubarak, providing more legitimate access to power should be the way to guarantee security and stability in Egypt.... Read more.
Gamal Mubarak: Future president of the Arab Republic of Investment
Egyptians should not be too harsh on poor Gamal Mubarak. He's bound to become the president of the 'many' entrepreneurs and professionals and not of the 'few' w... Read more.
People of the border in Rafah
Rafah, a city divided between Gaza and Egypt, and between war and peace, prays for the opening of the border crossing.... Read more.
Egypt: Power has already been transferred to Gamal Mubarak
What the speculation over political succession in Egypt overlooks is that Gamal Mubarak has effectively taken over the reins of power from his father already.... Read more.
Egypt: a society of taboos
Rather than encouraging people to make moral choices, religious groups in Egypt are imposing their values by law.... Read more.
What’s love got to do with the marriage business?
By Osama Diab For Egyptian marriage offices, the search for profit has replaced the search for a perfect union. June... Read more.