Pharaoh Morsi Who Betrayed Democracy

Pharaoh Morsi Who Betrayed Democracy

November 26, 2012 1:00 pm
by Adel El-Adawy Many warned that the Muslim Brotherhood would only use “democracy” as a tool to rise to power. It seems that these people were right. Yesterday,...

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Egypt’s Constituent Assembly Crisis: What Happens Next?

Egypt’s Constituent Assembly Crisis: What Happens Next?

The 100-member Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting the Constitution has been named. Again, it is dominated by Islamists, and many liberals and secularists have withdrawn themselves from the process. MP Amr Hamzawy said today:“They [the Islamists] are repeating the same mistakes again. I completely refuse to take part in a process whereby the domination of a certain [...]

Published by on June 13, 2012 7:15 pm
Egypt’s Presidential Election Dilemma

Egypt’s Presidential Election Dilemma

The runoff elections are around the corner and many Egyptians find themselves in a dilemma. Many do not want to vote for Mohamed Morsy, an Islamist, nor for Ahmed Shafik, a remnant figure of the Mubarak regime. Many are seriously considering boycotting the elections as a symbolic act of protest. This is an election, where we pick [...]

Published by on June 10, 2012 1:15 pm
History Unfolding: Proud To Be An Egyptian

History Unfolding: Proud To Be An Egyptian

History is unfolding in Egypt. People are voting in their first democratic presidential election. Our grandparents and parents never thought they would live to see this moment, casting their voice into a ballot box to determine Egypt’s future and choose the next President. I have been in Egypt for a few days now and everyone [...]

Published by on May 25, 2012 11:15 am
Egypt’s Presidential Election: An Ideological Battle

Egypt’s Presidential Election: An Ideological Battle

Egypt’s presidential elections are fast approaching. Egyptians abroad have already started voting. I voted today. This blog post will try to emphasize and clarify the consequences of this election, as many Egyptians seem not to understand what this election is all about. This election is not about who has the best vision or campaign plan; [...]

Published by on May 17, 2012 5:15 am
Egypt’s Mismanaged Transition: Failing

Egypt’s Mismanaged Transition: Failing

Last year, I argued on this blog that we need to know the rules of the game before holding any elections, basically calling for a new Constitution before elections. In fact, many intellectuals in Egypt and around the world were calling for the same thing. However, SCAF embarked on a different path and chose to [...]

Published by on April 30, 2012 1:15 pm
The Audacity Of Omar Suleiman: An Insult To Egyptian People

The Audacity Of Omar Suleiman: An Insult To Egyptian People

Much is happening in Egypt. I never thought Omar Suleiman would have the audacity to run for president in 2012. However, he seems to have the guts to do it. Suleiman was a cornerstone figure in Mubarak’s regime. Former President Mubarak picked him as his Vice-President after three decades in power. SCAF seems to entrust [...]

Published by on April 10, 2012 11:40 am
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