I discussed last week some articles of the draft constitution being finalized by the Constituent Assembly, arguing that the essence of the document creates a fascist state. This is particularly true because the document adopts an exclusionary (...)
The most critical culprit in the current draft constitution being finalized by the Constituent Assembly is the definition of citizenship — who is a citizen?
The draft constitution defines citizens as those whose identity is primarily Islamic, and, (...)
The current political crisis in Egypt is complicated. In a way, it sums up many of the problems of the modern Egyptian state, particularly since July 1952. One aspect of the current situation, which I believe will be decisive in the coming period, (...)
There are rumors of an impending military coup in Egypt, especially after Vice President Omar Suleiman's warning earlier this week that such a fate is the alternative to reforms under Mubarak. Some have called for an end to the protests, arguing (...)
Every five years, the National Democratic Party (NDP) is torn by the same old internal struggles over which candidates the party will select for parliamentary elections. Despite the conflicts, the NDP wins a landslide majority. The regime interferes (...)
There is a critical need to reconsider the entire political system in Egypt, especially the role of the opposition. In an article entitled "Activists, don't bark up the wrong tree!" Salah Essa outlines how he thinks the current political situation (...)
