opposition
The privatization of fraud
Opinion
December 11, 2010
The privatization of fraud
Egypt’s recently concluded legislative elections did not only end with a landslide victory for the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP),…
Where do the Brothers go from here?
Opinion
December 7, 2010
Where do the Brothers go from here?
Suppose that a person with absolutely zero knowledge of Egyptian politics just arrived into the country. Inquiring about all the…
Say hello to radicalism…!
Opinion
December 5, 2010
Say hello to radicalism…!
The running joke in Egypt these days--about the doctors who congratulate themselves on a successful operation, even though the patient…
Egyptians go to the polls for run-off elections, Wafd and Brotherhood maintain boycott
Egypt
December 5, 2010
Egyptians go to the polls for run-off elections, Wafd and Brotherhood maintain boycott
Run-off parliamentary elections kicked off on Sunday in 166 districts throughout Egypt amid boycotts from leading opposition parties.Critics accuse the…
Egypt’s legitimacy crisis in the aftermath of flawed elections
Opinion
December 4, 2010
Egypt’s legitimacy crisis in the aftermath of flawed elections
The first round of parliamentary elections in Egypt has left behind a political scene that is simultaneously frustrating and puzzling.…
NDP sweeps elections, opposition get less than 3% in first round
Egypt
December 1, 2010
NDP sweeps elections, opposition get less than 3% in first round
President Hosni Mubarak's ruling party has captured nearly all the parliament seats that were decided in a first round of…
A new election strategy is needed
Opinion
December 1, 2010
A new election strategy is needed
Though I write these lines before the official announcement of the first-round election results and though the new parliament will…
Where is ElBaradei?
Opinion
November 13, 2010
Where is ElBaradei?
Many people are asking why reform advocate Mohamed ElBaradei has suddenly vanished from the political scene. Some are in search…
Administrative Court order media air time for all political parties
Egypt
November 6, 2010
Administrative Court order media air time for all political parties
The Supreme Administrative Court has issued a ruling requiring that Minister of Information Anas al-Fiqqi should allocate broadcasting time on…
Elections monitor: Between participation and boycott, opposition parties are divided
Egypt
October 21, 2010
Elections monitor: Between participation and boycott, opposition parties are divided
A political party’s decision to boycott elections is an indication of its bankruptcy and lack of popularity, writes Sayyid al-Naggar…