Latest in Tag: egyptian politics Highlight
Latest in Tag: egyptian politics

Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfik praises security progress
The meeting with the deputies at the ministry’s Information and Crisis Management Centre mainly came to discuss the strategy of security operations during the current period

Dollar breaks EGP 17, driven by shortage at banksÂ
The US dollar exchange rate to the pound exceeded EGP 17.5 on Tuesday, marking its highest level over the past two weeks. The depreciation comes as demand builds up to cover importation, leaving banks with a shortage. The greenback began a wave of strengthening again since last week, continuing its movement upwards to reach EGP …

How does Egyptian culture influence its politics?
By Mohammed Nosseir Culture matters! And when it comes to Egyptian politics, it matters enormously. In the absence of a proper political structure, where the existing structure is often altered to better serve the ruler, culture plays an essential role in mobilising Egyptians. To better understand the dynamics of Egyptian politics, one must first understand …

Strange Days…
Think tankers and policy researchers working on Egypt in the States do not know what to make of all of this

Over 20 parties reject presidential meeting
Mohamed Morsy invited political groups and parties for a meeting
Tourist guide union arranges a three-day strike
Secretary general of union resigns
Bonfire of the banalities
By Philip Whitfield CAIRO: Grace and pace they have not. Filibuster and bluster they’re full of. Can you believe the new crop of rags-to-riches whistle-stoppers are turning down a billion US dollars and some because their pride is hurt? More likely they’ve been tipped off the US aid package to Egypt will end up as small …