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Doctor, blogger and Commentator on Middle East issues. The only practising doctor who write in Middle Eastern politics in UK.

Egyptian Aak: Week 25. Will The Brotherhood Survive June30?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Governors reshuffle causes controversy Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor Egypt’s newly appointed governors: A ‘who’s who’ Clashes between president’s supporters, and opponents leave 59 injured in Fayoum Eassam El-Erian attacks the UAE during the Shura … Continue reading →

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Tagarod – The pro-Morsi Campaign

Posted on June 21, 2013 by nervana111

(One of Tagarod’s banners with many Kalashnikovs, via Twitter) It is a bit tricky translating what Tagarod actually means in English. The campaign launched by Assem Abdel Maged, a member of the Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiya in support of the Egyptian President … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 24. How Can Tamarod Succeed?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by nervana111

 Main headlines  Monday Egypt FM to Ethiopia for Nile dam talks  Tamarod approaches 15 millions signatures Salafis vow to disperse Culture Ministry protests Hundreds rally in support of President Morsi in Cairo’s Heliopolis Qatar grants Egypt 5 LNG shipments to … Continue reading →

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Islamists and Nudity

Posted on June 13, 2013 by nervana111

( Mermaid Statue in Alexandria – before vandalism) When Salafi Nour Party M.P. Gamal Hamed called for the abolition of ballet performances in Egypt, describing it as “immoral” and a form of “nude art,” many were shocked and questioned his … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 23 -The week of Aabath

Posted on June 9, 2013 by nervana111

(One of the “suggestions” made by Egypt’s political elite to tackle the Ethiopian dam) Main headlines Monday Egypt presidency issues summery of tripartite report on Ethiopia dam Activist Douma gets 6 months in prison for ‘insulting the president’ More Tamarod … Continue reading →

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Turkey, the Arab world, and the myth of moderate Islamism

Posted on June 7, 2013 by nervana111

For years, Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan was generally considered an example of “moderate Islamism,” a loose label that was generally based on a comparison with other Islamist dictatorships like Iran, or with the various semi-secular autocratic regimes that dot the … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 22

Posted on June 2, 2013 by nervana111

Week 22 Main Headlines: Monday Egypt’s presidency to refer modified NGO draft law to Shura Council Kidnapped soldiers’ release still ‘a mystery’: Sinai tribal leader A widening rift between Shura and judges Bab Al-Wazir historic gate of Cairo has been … Continue reading →

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Egypt Needs a Security Strategy For Sinai

Posted on May 28, 2013 by nervana111

(Soldiers who were kidnapped last week sit before a news conference by President Mohammed Morsi after their release, photo by REUTERS) I wrote this piece for  Al-Monitor. Look forward to your feedbacks and comments Last week, Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of the … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak: Week 21

Posted on May 26, 2013 by nervana111

(President Morsi in Ethiopia was welcomed by the Mining Minister. Photo via Almogaz) Main Headline Monday Egypt sends dozens of tanks into Sinai Egypt’s Morsi confers with religious leaders on kidnapped soldiers file Sinai residents clash with police at protest over … Continue reading →

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The Abuse of “Takbir” from Ballot Boxes To Woolwich

Posted on May 24, 2013 by nervana111

For many non-Muslims, “Allahu Akbar,” or God is Great has become synonymous with radicalism, brutal murders, rape, and even cannibalism committed in the name of Islam. It is hardly surprising, as the Islamic slogan has been repeatedly used and abused … Continue reading →

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