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Silencing the critics
Bassem Youssef, host of the satirical TV show “Al Bernameg” (The Program) faces investigation after a lawyer filed a complaint earlier this week, accusing him of insulting President Mohamed Morsy. The case against Youssef is the latest in a series targeting journalists and bloggers in recent months, threatening to undermine freedom of expression in the …
Rebel Economy Wrap
Why Morsy is Behind Egypt’s Dollarisation Crisis
On turning 30
So I am turning the big “three-oh” in a couple of days. I have been itching to reach this age since I was 17 and just starting college. For me, it was the magical number, the age of finally knowing who I am. I was never keen on being a teenager. Childhood was a wonderful …
What will Egypt’s relationship with the world be like under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood?
Before jumping to abstract conclusions about what Egypt’s foreign policy will be like under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood, we must first review what has already happened under their watch. It is especially important to follow the actions of one Assaam Hadad, aid to the president and close confident of Khairat Shater, who has …
Review: Columnists debate Muslim Brotherhood and opposition
After the constitution referendum has ended its two phases, columnists are debating the situation of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2005 and now in 2012. Some writers are calling upon the opposition groups to unite up in serious political parties. The Muslim Brotherhood between 2005 and 2012 Mohamed Abul Ghar Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper Abul Ghar …
Shine on you crazy…backside?
And now, the row begins over Yasser Borhami’s leaked video, where he is trying to sell the “Yes to the constitution” idea to a group of his bearded fellows. In the video, Borhami, a Salafi Sheikh from Alexandria, discusses how he managed to include certain words in Article 219 of the constitution, which would enable …
Morsy’s ghost
Morsy’s in an invidious spot. If he tries being a healing president he’s toast with the Muslim Brotherhood. If he’s arbitrarily Procrustean, he’s dead meat with the rest.
The Children
Egyptian children might not be the geniuses that you claim they are, but they are smart enough not to respect you.
Rebel Economy Wrap
Egypt Central Bank Battle, Budget Deficit Under Morsy, Retail Always Wins
From the other side
Enemies of the Arab Spring
Constitution approved, now what?
Mustafa Salama: Constitution approved, now what?
Review: Commentaries denounce Morsy’s ratification of Shura Council figures
Columnists explored president Morsy’s recent decision to appoint a new list of Shura Council members. Some writers believe the move will polarize Egypt even further. Other writers continue to blame all political groups for the continuing violence in Alexandria, especially those last Friday. An open message to the President Hassan Nafaa Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper …
Rebel economy wrap
Egypt’s New Central Bank Governor – Hisham Ramez
The army and the current crisis
The crisis that broke with Morsy’s constitutional declaration on 22 November reconfigured the political scene in Egypt. The map of political forces has changed a lot in this past month. Inside the opposition camp, a new alliance formed between liberals, leftists and conservatives to create the National Salvation Front. Inside the state’s camp, the Muslim …
Washington must think differently about “the region”
By Anthony Elghossain After decades of dormancy, the Levant is rising again. Syria’s war, Lebanon’s seasonal conflicts, and ongoing shifts in Iraq, Egypt and Turkey are restoring the Levant’s characteristic chaos and cosmopolitanism. In turn, instead of continuing to approach the region disjointedly, Washington must resurrect the Levant as an idea. Beirut, Babylon and beyond: The …
Review: Columnists warn from growing polarisation
After voters had queued up to cast their votes in the second stage of the controversial constitutional referendum on Saturday, many columnists condemned the growing polarization pervading Egyptian society today. Instead of uniting Egyptians, the constitution crisis has pitted citizens against each other according to their political and religious inclinations. Op-ed columnists explored this growing …
Until TV do us part
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Editor’s letter: Tamkeen At-Tamkeen and the Islamists’ escalations
DNE chief editor’s weekly column
Alber Saber’s case: A litmus test for freedom of expression
Shahira Amin discusses Alber Saber’s case
Rebel Economy Wrap
“Quickie court cases” must stop, South Korea eyes Egypt, KSA jobless
Shape up or ship out
Dr. H.A. Hellyer: Shape up or ship out
Who really profits from Islamists rise to power?
Foreigners always claim that support for Islamists in Egypt stems solely from their desire to support those who were democratically elected by the people. It naturally then, falls upon the west to help the Islamists in adopting the values and principles of democracy. These include, of course, respect for human rights and, as was clarified …
Sweet revenge sours
Philip Whitfield: Sweet revenge sours
Victory
The mood in the office yesterday was sour, with people being sad and disappointed at the results of the first phase of the “constitutional referendum”, which was passed by 56 per cent, amidst reports of the worst case of voter fraud in the history of post-revolution Egyptian elections. Those angry and depressed eyes of my …
Egyptian women and Morsy
You have to have lived in Egypt to understand what I am writing about now. Many foreigners would say that it is a failed attempt to empower Egyptian women, but the few who have spent years over here fully get it. Women run Egypt. Even one of the Lonely Planet guides advises their readers to …
Rebel Economy Wrap
Citadel’s New Energy Chief, Centamin Spat, Mubarak-Era Projects
From the other side
The other Islam
Post Bashar Syria: Local, Global and Regional Players.
The United States has probably started on the bad side of Syria by putting “Al-Nusrah Front” on the list of terrorist organisations. There are legitimate fears and concerns that neighbouring countries and the west have over the destabilisation of an already volatile region. However, insisting on delegitimizing Al-Nusrah will only complicate matters worse. The world …
Rebel Economy Wrap
Egypt’s constitution and why the wheel won’t turn
Democracy and the Egyptian experiment
Us Egyptians are proud and our honour reigns supreme. It doesn’t matter if you’re a wealthy businessman or a destitute employee, an illiterate farmer or an erudite scholar, a petty thief or an upright gentleman, a teenager or a grandparent, Muslim or Coptic, this particular susceptibility prevails among all Egyptians. It is part of our …