28 February this year was the 30th anniversary of the first issue of the Al-Ahram Weekly, first published in 1991 with the phenomenal Hosny Guindy at the helm. He was chosen by the late Ibrahim Nafie, then chairman of the board of Al-Ahram, to be (...)
The biggest concern for any society undergoing difficult economic reform is the condition of the middle class and how it is impacted. The primary measure of any economic reform plan is the middle class; if reforms preserve this class then they are (...)
The biggest concern for any society undergoing difficult economic reform is the condition of the middle class and how it is impacted. The primary measure of any economic reform plan is the middle class; if reforms preserve this class then they are (...)
Egypt was in turmoil for several years after the 25 January 2011 Revolution, moving rudderless and with uncertainty about the ability of institutions, individuals, political parties, groups, media and press to lead society to safety and (...)
Egypt was in turmoil for several years after the 25 January 2011 Revolution, moving rudderless and with uncertainty about the ability of institutions, individuals, political parties, groups, media and press to lead society to safety and stability. (...)
I admit I believe in conspiracies and conspiracy theories, but I am not afflicted with political or compulsive phobias, simply because we live in a tragic reality in the Arab and Middle East region full of slogans and positions that are not related (...)
I admit I believe in conspiracies and conspiracy theories, but I am not afflicted with political or compulsive phobias, simply because we live in a tragic reality in the Arab and Middle East region full of slogans and positions that are not related (...)
March 2004 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1954 crisis, which gave me an opportunity to conduct a long interview with one of the key figures in the crisis, Khaled Mohieddin, or the Red Major as he was known among the Free Officers who revolted (...)
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Monitors of political Islam and the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood group were not surprised by the proposal by leading Muslim Brotherhood figure Kamal Al-Halabawi in London, where he has resided for nearly one year. Via Skype and (...)
Despite progress Egypt has made in development, several mega projects, trying to create a balance in its international and regional relations, boosting its military power, supplying its army with the most modern weapons and equipment, there is (...)
Despite progress Egypt has made in development, several mega projects, trying to create a balance in its international and regional relations, boosting its military power, supplying its army with the most modern weapons and equipment, there is (...)
For many years, I was the military correspondent at Al-Ahram Weekly, which brought me close to the military institution and gave me good insight into the doctrine of the Egyptian soldier and army. This doctrine is based on a strong belief in (...)
The world is watching a riveting political and media scene on screens and social media that occupy virtual and actual space. Many international crises are managed based on manipulated scenes that serve some interests but harm other countries and (...)
The world is watching a riveting political and media scene on screens and social media that occupy virtual and actual space. Many international crises are managed based on manipulated scenes that serve some interests but harm other countries and (...)
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Observers agree that the Middle East is seeing critical conflicts that will likely shape the fate and future of the region. These take in proxy wars, political, economic and military alliances that will mould these conflicts, the (...)
I am anxious to find out more about the reactions of Arab commentators and members of the elite who for a long time have argued against “conspiracy theories,” insisting that our own tragic reality as Arab nations is the cause of our failures and we (...)
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I am anxious to find out more about the reactions of Arab commentators and members of the elite who for a long time have argued against “conspiracy theories,” insisting that our own tragic reality as Arab nations is the cause of (...)
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Egypt's National Elections Committee will officially announce the results of the presidential elections on Monday 2 April, and it is virtually certain that President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi will win a second term until 2022.
In the (...)
Egypt's National Elections Committee will officially announce the results of the presidential elections on Monday 2 April, and it is virtually certain that President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi will win a second term until 2022.
In the light of the debate (...)
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Due to their historical and political experience, Egyptians know that casting their vote in the presidential elections, which began overseas this week and will start inside Egypt on 26 March for three days, is not about making (...)
Due to their historical and political experience, Egyptians know that casting their vote in the presidential elections, which began overseas this week and will start inside Egypt on 26 March for three days, is not about making one candidate beat (...)
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It has been five weeks since the start of Comprehensive Operation Sinai 2018 and the Egyptian Armed Forces have successfully utilised the media to make the people live the military operation blow by blow through daily statements (...)
It has been five weeks since the start of Comprehensive Operation Sinai 2018 and the Egyptian Armed Forces have successfully utilised the media to make the people live the military operation blow by blow through daily statements accompanied with (...)
The rhetoric of the Egyptian state and its institutions focuses on Egypt's battle against terrorism, the troops, brigades and battalions on the ground fighting armed combatants targeting the country's security and stability inside, and on the (...)
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The rhetoric of the Egyptian state and its institutions focuses on Egypt's battle against terrorism, the troops, brigades and battalions on the ground fighting armed combatants targeting the country's security and stability (...)