Egypt’s Intelligentisia Needs to Think as its Army Roadblocks Democracy
RANIA AL MALKY: SCAF’s advisory council should think twice before accepting (at best) a vague role that can only inflame an already tense climate.…
Egypt’s Troubled Relationship With Its Military: An Unblinking Portrait
MARGARET LITVIN, ARABLIT: If you are looking for a true understanding of the country's relationship with its military elite read Mohammed Qandil. …
The Three Key Challenges Facing Egypt’s Rulers
MOHAMED EL SAYED, CGNEWS: The huge turnout showed that Egyptians are hungry for democracy. Whoever comes to power, though, has three 'top priority' issues to address. …
Tunisian vs Egyptian Islamists: What Are Differences?
THE MOOR NEXT DOOR: The Islamic parties of Tunisia and Egypt differ markedly, with their origins the key to understanding the differences…
News Analysis: Gaddafi’s Daughter in ‘Call to Arms’
Aisha Gaddafi has issued a rallying cry to supporters of the former regime in an audio broadcast that has been played on Syrian television. …
Egypt Braced for Final ‘Free and Fair’ Results
LUCY EMMERSON: Many people were voting for the first time. “Last time I didn’t vote because my vote didn’t matter,” said Fatima Abdullah...…
Democratic Progress Despite Arab Upheavals
JUAN COLE: Events are moving quickly in the region, and here are some notable developments with implications for democracy in the Middle East.…
Of Women, Water and Sex: A Beautiful, Warm Film
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A recently released movie portrays the lives of rural Moroccan women in a humane, entertaining and funny way. See it... …
Turnout “Surprisingly” High: Day One of Egypt’s Elections A Promising Start
LUCY EMMERSON: By Egyptian standards, the chaos has been moderate. Today marks a good start to a process due to unfold over the next three months.…
Egyptian Women Continue the Fight
CG NEWS, SALLY ZOHNEY: Radio host and activist Bothaina Kamel, is breaking new ground becoming the first woman in Egypt to run for president.…
