Author Sherry Sayed Gadelrab's book Medicine and Morality in Egypt: Gender and Sexuality in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century provides an authoritative analysis of a historical era that holds major bearings for Islamic thinking, especially (...)
Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former deputy prime minister for foreign affairs, served as UN secretary-general, the highest international civil servant position in the world, from 1992 to 1996. During his tenure, the UN faced severe crises, including the (...)
The following article is part of Al-Masry Al Youm's weekly "Environmental Voices" series, in which experts discuss environmental issues--whether local, regional or international in nature.
Some may think that raising an environmental voice amid a (...)
In previous articles dealing with the topics of green politics and the importance of scientific research, the aim was to highlight the belief that both areas require more attention in Egypt.
On green politics, several elements need to be taken into (...)
The following article is part of Al-Masry Al Youm's weekly "Environmental Voices" series, in which issues related to the environment--whether local, regional or international in nature--will be discussed from the point of view of environmental (...)
The following article is part of Al-Masry Al Youm's weekly "Environmental Voices" series, in which issues related to the environment--whether local, regional or international in nature--will be discussed from the point of view of environmental (...)
In the aftermath of the world food crisis, followed by the world financial crisis, Seheir Kansouh-Habib of Beyond speaks to two of Egypt's most prominent economists on the extent to which the country is at the mercy of -- or protected from -- global (...)
From the legacy of modern Egypt's first ruler comes a call for East-West understanding, writes Seheir Kansouh
Many strong feelings were generated by a recent trip to Kavala, Greece, initially meant for enjoyment and cultural fulfilment. As (...)
tells Beyond's Seheir Kansouh-Habib that education, in all aspects, is the key to empowering women
Academic, politician and development specialist, has dedicated herself to serving the causes of women in public policy, social work, education and (...)
Effecting change
Never has there been so much uncertainty as to what, exactly, democracy in Africa and the Arab world is turning into. Last week's Palestinian parliamentary elections that illustrated the popular prowess of Hamas and a couple of (...)
By Seheir Kansouh Habib, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Beyond
Amidst crisis and criticism and the outcome of last month's summit that fell short of expectations, the UN, nonetheless, has reasons to cheer. For the eighth time, a UN (...)
With development and security increasingly linked in public discourse, Seheir Kansouh-Habib speaks to former President Chissano of Mozambique about UN reform and the future of Africa
Former president of Mozambique (1986- 2004), His Excellency (...)