Amr el-Shobaki
Tantawi’s testimony
Opinion
September 30, 2011
Tantawi’s testimony
Some of us were under the impression that Field Marshall Hussein Tantawi’s testimony would mark a watershed in the trial…
The wrong question: Is Erdogan an Islamist or a secularist?
Opinion
September 20, 2011
The wrong question: Is Erdogan an Islamist or a secularist?
The media circus prompted by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Egypt demonstrates how Mubarak’s legacy still lingers,…
The Muslim Brothers can do better
Opinion
August 22, 2011
The Muslim Brothers can do better
When the Muslim Brotherhood heads a political coalition that includes respectable allies -- like the Wafd, Nasserist, Karama, Ghad parties…
Where are the Mubarakists?
Opinion
August 8, 2011
Where are the Mubarakists?
The opening of Hosni Mubarak’s trial last week was undoubtedly a historic day for Egyptians. With the trial now underway,…
A show of weakness
Opinion
August 1, 2011
A show of weakness
Last Friday’s rally in Tahrir was perplexing. Not because it showed the Islamists’ strong political presence, that much we already…
On treason and patriotism
Opinion
August 1, 2011
On treason and patriotism
Patriotism has never been about accusing others of treason or leveling baseless charges. Patriotism is a deep feeling that one…
Has Tahrir changed?
Opinion
July 18, 2011
Has Tahrir changed?
Tahrir Square has changed. The number of protesters has dropped and new faces have appeared, though many old ones remain…
Subsidizing political parties
Opinion
July 6, 2011
Subsidizing political parties
Certain revolution youth coalitions requested the ruling military council to subsidize political parties.
When will we see independent trade unions?
Opinion
July 1, 2011
When will we see independent trade unions?
The Egyptian Federation of Trade Unions (EFTU) is a problem to which the solution is the creation of independent syndicates.…
What if the constitution came second?
Opinion
June 26, 2011
What if the constitution came second?
In the 19 March referendum on constitutional amendments, 77 percent of Egyptians voted in favor of holding elections before drafting…