Social Media: Looking Beyond Religion
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Too many people try to understand the Arab world by focusing solely on religion. That’s clearly important, but it’s not the whole story…
Identity, Politics, Secularism: A Heady Mix in Egypt
H. A. HELLYER, CGNEWS: The opportunity to gain the views of a noted intellectual, academic and political figure on the future of Egypt was not to be missed.
Forces of Unity to Sweep Aside Egypt’s Agents of Division
H.A HELLYER, CGNEWS: The spirit of solidarity that was displayed by Copts and Muslims in Tahrir Square is embedded deep in Egyptian society.
Getting Beyond ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ in Egypt
DR H.A. HELLYER, CGNEWS: The recent constitutional referendum delivered a resounding victory for the ‘Yes’ camp. Both sides, however, have a vested interest in protecting the freer, more plural Egypt that has emerged.
