Category Archives: Egypt

Egyptian Aak: Episode One

Posted on January 5, 2013 by nervana111

Presidential adviser for foreign affairs, Essam el-Haddad (Egypt’s real FM)  in UAE after arrest of “Brotherhood cell.” courtesy AlArabyia   Here is the first episode of my diary. As I wrote last week, ‘Aak’ is an Egyptian term that describes a messy situation.  Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Diary of Aak

Posted on January 1, 2013 by nervana111

‘Aak – عك’  is an Egyptian term that has always been used to describe a very messy situation when things become detangled and going the wrong way. I think it is the best way to describe Egypt’s current political scene. … Continue reading →

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Morsi’s Pyrrhic Victory

Posted on December 25, 2012 by nervana111

I wrote this piece for Egypt Source, Atlantic Council. Here it is, in case you missed it. Following weeks of tension and violence over Egypt’s divisive draft constitution, the second round of voting in the referendum is complete. The unofficial results indicate a … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Public Prosecutor

Posted on December 18, 2012 by nervana111

Tonight resignation of Talaat Ibrahim as Egypt’s public prosecutor is part of long and complicated dynamic that Egypt is currently witnessing. Here is an explanatory timeline. I hope it can help in understanding the background: October 11: Egyptian President Mohammed … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Constitutional Referendum

Posted on December 16, 2012 by nervana111

( photo: Ahram online) Following weeks of violence, casualties, allegations, and counter-allegations, Egyptians voted in the first leg of a referendum on an Islamist-backed draft constitution.  Here are my thoughts on yesterday’s events: This is not just about a draft constitution; in … Continue reading →

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Morsy’s stepchildren

Posted on December 5, 2012 by nervana111

I wrote this piece for the  Daily News Egypt just before yesterday protest in front of  the presidential palace. The way President Morsy ignored the crowd yesterday reaffirm my views.  They went out in the thousands; Egyptians from every walk of … Continue reading →

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Morsi’s Power Grab Should Be No Surprise

Posted on November 27, 2012 by nervana111

I wrote this  piece for Al-Monitor. Hope you like it.  (Photo: Reuters) Following his recent edict granting himself unprecedented powers, President Mohammed Morsi addressed his supporters in front of the presidential palace — the place originally chosen by Mubarak to serve as the formal … Continue reading →

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The Era of Sadat

Posted on November 20, 2012 by nervana111

Jerusalem, 20th of November, 1977:  After prayers at the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem and visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Egyptian President Sadat addressed a special session of the Knesset. President Sadat spoke in Arabic: “If God … Continue reading →

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Escalation in Gaza: Update 2

Posted on November 18, 2012 by nervana111

The frantic diplomatic efforts are ongoing in Cairo and all players are present. From the Palestinian side, Meshaal and Abu-Marzook ( Hamas), Ramadan Shalah ( Islamic Jihad) and Nabil Shaath ( Fatah). Israeli TV channel two has announced that an … Continue reading →

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Escalation in Gaza: Update 1

Posted on November 17, 2012 by nervana111

In a previously undeclared summit, on Saturday Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi will meet Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Hamas leader Khaled Meshal and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Cairo to discuss ways to manage the Gaza crisis. Sources … Continue reading →

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