The Top Five Effects of Egypt’s Revolution
JUAN COLE – Events are moving quickly around the Arab World following the departure of Hosni Mubarak. I highlight, what I believe, are the most significant developments.
Generation ‘A’: We Can Be (Our Own) Heroes
NASEEM TARAWNAH – We’ve grown up in the shadow of our fathers’ heroes. Now, after eighteen days that have shaken the Arab world we have heroes of our own.
Egypt: A Role Model for the ‘Have Nots’
STEVE ROYSTON: Regional fallout from the events in Tunisia and Egypt is expected. But other countries around the world have been watching.
Listen to Egypt Roar! Rediscovering Courage
RAMZY BAROUD: The word ‘revolution’ is overused in the Arab world. What’s happening today in Egypt is rather more deserving.
Resolute: Spirit of Protestors Holds Firm
AHMED MOOR – As we enter the third week of protests everyone’s wondering whether the fervor can be maintained. There’s a short answer – ‘Yes’.
Arab Heart Revealed in Tahrir and Jeddah
STEVE ROYSTON: It has been a tumultuous couple of weeks for the peoples of Cairo and Jeddah. Adversity has brought out the best in people.
‘Where Now?’: Options Discussed in Tahrir Square
AHMED MOOR, MONDOWEISS: Having been picked up in Tahrir Square and beaten up by the Mukhabarat last week Ahmed Moor returns and reports on the mood among protesters.
A Region in Revolution, With One Constant – Change
BRITINBEIRUT: The events in Egypt came as a surprise to many (not least, it appears, the U.S State Department), however in the Middle East conflict is never far from the surface.
Revolution Indonesia: An Arab World Inspiration?
SRI MURNIATI: Recent events in Tunisia will bring back memories for many Indonesians. Our transformation to a vibrant democracy should be a source of inspiration in the Middle East.
Coming Together: Why I’m Proud to be Egyptian
RACHEL MCARTHUR: Now I must admit that phrase had somewhat lost its meaning over the years. The government made its people lose the will to care.
A View from the Street in Cairo: Fear, and Hope
SUHAIBWEBB: The curfew is in place, police have disappeared, essential supplies are running out. With the excitement there is also a sense of fear.
Soccer Fans Play Key Role in Egyptian Protests
JAMES M. DORSEY: The involvement of organized soccer fans in Egypt’s anti-government protests constitutes every Arab government’s worst nightmare.
