Muslim Brotherhood Guide Mohamed Mahdi Akef's decision to step down at the end of his first term in January 2009 is an important milestone for the largest opposition group in Egypt for two reasons. First, whoever the successor is, he will not enjoy (...)
When my father decided to buy a farm in the suburbs of Cairo and live there a few years ago, his justification was that if you decide to live in Egypt, you should be ready to build your own state. I must admit it took me years to understand what he (...)
This week marks the 42nd anniversary of the execution of Sayyed Qutb, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Islamism.
Over four decades after his death, Qutb remains controversial, with his views on violence, political systems and (...)
"Even police officers might go on strike was a headline in a major independent newspaper in Egypt some time ago when a ruling NDP MP filed a request to raise police officers' salaries.
According to the report, a General's monthly salary does not (...)
I spent a two-week vacation in Cairo listening to the worries of Egyptians regarding the country s future. I met intellectuals, economists, university professors, writers, policy-makers and opposition activists from different groups, as well as (...)
CAIRO: If you visit the home of prominent Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam El Erian you will be met with decorations in the reception area and a big sign saying "Welcome Home . But that's not how El Erian usually welcomes his guests. His family had (...)