Category Archives: Egypt

A road map for Sinai

Posted on August 6, 2012 by nervana111

It is Sinai, again—the time bomb that has been ticking for the last 18 months. The bomb has finally exploded and the victims were 16 innocent Egyptian soldiers, who died for no particular reason other than doing their duty for their country by defending … Continue reading →

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Happy Coup Anniversary!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by nervana111

In 1954, the Egyptian novelist Youssef El-Sebai wrote his famous Arabic novel “Rudda Qalbi” (give me back my heart), a romantic story about the 1952 Egyptian revolution. Later, the novel was turned into a successful film that became synonymous with … Continue reading →

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President Morsi Shater Anan?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by nervana111

It is difficult to figure out what is really happening in Egypt. Amid a tsunami of rumors, accusations, and conflicting reports, finding the truth is a very hard task. First, let’s highlight some facts about the current four major players—the … Continue reading →

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What now for Egypt? Part 2

Posted on June 16, 2012 by nervana111

So the Supreme Constitutional Court has delivered its much-dreaded verdict; furthermore, it was the nightmarish scenario I mentioned in my previous piece. Shafiq was allowed to run in the second round (as I predicted) but the decision about disbanding the … Continue reading →

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What now for Egypt?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by nervana111

Egypt’s revolution hasn’t vanquished its underlying corruption and political paranoia. This was what I wrote for The Telegraph yesterday- before today’s verdict- hopefully, I will publish part two this weekend on this blog!   Tomorrow should be a crucial day in the … Continue reading →

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Has Egypt finally broken with the myth of the ‘good autocrat’?

Posted on May 26, 2012 by nervana111

Photo: AP Initially published in The Telegraph Eighteen months on, it is still too early to judge Egypt’s January 25th revolution. This was a unique revolution, transforming Egyptians from spectators into true players, who are now actively involved in shaping their country. … Continue reading →

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My Egypt. Photoblog

Posted on May 23, 2012 by nervana111

Egypt is my native country, my heart  and my soul. It is where I learned how to love freedom and why I resent tyranny. Today Egyptians are voting for the future. I am here in Britain, watching them making history … Continue reading →

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Egypt Presidential Candidate Aboul Fotouh “Mr Relative”

Posted on May 11, 2012 by nervana111

When Einstein created his clever theory of relativity, he focused his work on time and space. Today, political analysts have extended the application of his theory to a completely different sphere; redefining political Islam. The excitement about the Islamic spring … Continue reading →

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Islamic Law and Justice for All?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by nervana111

Also published as a guest blog on  CFR’s Steven Cook blog I once asked a Salafi acquaintance, what he thought of Bouazizi. He paused for a moment then said: “he committed a major sin; he deserves the punishment of hell.” Then he … Continue reading →

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Dear Future President, what does Sharia mean to you?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by nervana111

When Egyptians went to the poll and voted for various Islamist parties in the recent parliamentary election, they were not after a fast-track ticket to heaven, but a genuine desire to fight corruption, decadence and nepotism that had been plaguing … Continue reading →

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