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Three Ways Egypt`s Elections Could Still Surprise
Bassem Sabry says, “While Egypt`s elections and trajectory might seem settled, there are still ways for something remarkable to happen.”
US, EU Reset Egypt Policies
Wael Nawara says, “The United States shipping Apache helicopters to Cairo, and the European Union decision to monitor coming presidential elections in Egypt, are signs that the US and EU are switching their Egypt policies.”
Egypt’s Military Companies Flirt with Solar Energy
Isabel Esterman presents the ways in which the military can profit from investing in solar energy.
Population Growth in Egypt: More People, More Problems?
Ahmed Wagih offers empirical analyses on the demographic challenges that face Egypt.
A Cry for Rationality
Amr Hamzawy calls for Egypt’s elites to take a different stance than allying with the state.
Shorouk Publishes Details of Sabbahi`s Electoral Platform
EgyptSource reports on Hamdeen Sabbahi’s electoral platform.
The Revolt of the Periphery
Maged Mandour argues, “An important yet neglected dimension of the Egyptian revolution is Egypt`s position as a peripheral country, the connection between its elites and the heart of capitalism. Egypt’s geo-strategic position makes it important.”
Egypt`s Diversity Test
Sarah el-Sirgany argues that the military-backed regime is imposing a single religious and political identity to represent all Egyptians.
Egyptians Still in Search of Political Messiah
Wael Eskandar says, “Despite their hopes, Egyptians will not find a leader with the power to effect the deep structural reform Egypt needs to move forward.”
Sisi Pulls a No-Show in First TV Campaign Ad
Mada Masr reports on al-Sisi’s first televised presidential campaign advertisement.
Egypt, Turkey and Iran: Exchanging Roles in a Tumultuous Middle East
Fadi Elhusseini writes on the regional importance of Egypt, Turkey, and Iran in light of the ongoing shifts in the region.
Sabahy’s Challenge
Nervana Mahmoud analyzes the presidential candidate’s Hamdeen Sabahy’s stance on the economic and social spheres in Egypt.
US-based Company Workers Assaulted, Besieged in Alexandria
Jano Charbel reports on oppression and abuse of workers in a United States-based plant in Alexandria.
On the Politics of Energy Price Hikes
Isabel Esterman says, “Proposed energy price increases send a strong message to consumers but have little impact on state budget.”
Crossing Over to Sinai
Omar Ryad writes on the state’s inefficiency in dealing with Sinai.
Egypt’s Liberal Parties Face an Unpromising Future
Scott Williamson argues the liberals’ alliance with the coalition that overthrew Morsi on 3 July 2014 was a gamble that did not benefit them.
The Road to Hell in Egypt
Tarek Radwan sheds light on the military-backed regime’s coercive practices against civilians, academics, and activists.
Reporters Accuse Egypt Police of Using Live Ammunition in Protests
Shadi Rahimi writes on riot police’s use of live ammunition against protests in Cairo University.
When it Boils Down to Nasserism
Jared Malsin says, “Both presidential candidates are running with a Nasserism card, but what kind of Nasserism?”
Egypt`s Forgotten 600 Years
Hani Atalla sheds light on the history of Copts in Egypt, and the contributions the community has offered in the fields of philosophy, religion, art, and culture.
Egyptian Women Campaign for Larger Role in Parliament
Sarah El-Rashidi says, “A number of Egyptian women`s rights activists are campaigning to increase female representation in parliament ahead of this year`s elections.”
Critical Citizenship for Critical Times
Maha Bali “reflects on critical thinking, citizenship, and what contribution higher education might make to Egypt’s future during these turbulent times.”
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الجيش والسياسة
Fahmy Huwaidy writes on the re-emergence of Egypt’s military into the political sphere.
المنيا والفتنة الطائفيّة في مصر
Safaa Saleh says, “The political turmoil following the ouster of Mohammed Morsi last July has been felt the hardest in Minya in Upper Egypt, where Muslim-Christian violence is becoming frequent.”
مرحلة جديدة من تزييف الوعى
Arm Hamzawy reflects on the distortion and bias in Egypt’s major media outlets.
سيناء.. عبور بلا عبور
Omar Ryad writes on the state’s inefficiency in dealing with Sinai.
ضجيج الناصرية فى الانتخابات الرئاسية
Amr Khafaga argues that the “Nasserist” rhetoric publicized by both presidential candidates, al-Sisi and Sabbahi, is merely noise that will dissipate once the elected president faces real challenges.
«أنا ضد الإعدام»
Reem Sa’ad responds to the initiative against the death penalty.
!أين الله؟
Sameh Qasim compares the censorship of literary publications practiced by the current regime and Mubarak’s rule.
رأسمالية ترگيب الزراير
Arm Adly writes on the set backs of the economic system that has been reinforced in the last decade of Hosi Mubarak’s reign.
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