The heroes fighting online hate speech
By Christian Nielsen Donald Trump’s latest impeachment throws a spotlight on the politics of grievance, the role of social media
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The social media’s Islamic state of terror
ISIS has skillfully manipulated social media as a powerful propaganda tool. Should the online community self-censor to deprive it of free publicity?
Read moreNews of revolution (part I): How the nascent print media gave birth to Egyptian nationalism
The spread of print media in the 19th century played a profound role in shaping modern Egyptian nationalism and its quest for full independence.
Read moreThe mash of civilisations
There is no conflict between Islam and the West – only clashes of interests between and within them. But there is a very real mash of civilisations.
Read moreMinority voices in Upper Egypt
A publisher in Luxor who happens to be Christian shows how Egypt’s majority and minorities, despite growing tension, share similar dreams and fears.
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Following the lead of Islamists, Egyptian Christians are trying to ban an award-winning novel because it ‘insults’ Christianity.
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