Egyptian Politics Security and Identity: The New Crossing 23 Aug 2012June 29, 2020 As I write this, I am looking at a common street in an upscale neighbourhood in Giza, Egypt that is celebrating the end of the month of Ramadan. Many readers…
Egyptian Politics The Egyptian…elections? 28 Jun 2012June 29, 2020 It's taken a few days to sink in, but Mohamed Morsy is Egypt's new president. I keep repeating it to myself to try to make sense as to how this…
Egyptian Politics The Pope and The State: A Present of Discomfort (Part II) 27 Apr 2012June 29, 2020 As the Coptic church marks the 40-day remembrance of Pope Shenouda III's death, it's important to reflect on the uncomfortable state of affairs that he dealt with during his time…
Egyptian Politics The Whiskered Guard! 6 Mar 2012June 29, 2020 This week in Egypt, 17 police officers were demoted to 'non-policing activities' for growing a beard. Yes...it seems that it has come to this, folks. But before we laugh off…
Egyptian Politics The State of the Law of Defamation in Egypt 2 Feb 2012June 29, 2020 Looking through the headlines today, I found this article that made me swallow my gum. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Egyptian cinema, Adel Imam is one of…
Egyptian Politics January 25 Revolution: A Year In Review 25 Jan 2012June 29, 2020 It was a year ago that the flurry of events began. While the revolution changed the destiny of an entire nation, it also changed so much about me and my…