Category Archives: Terrorism

Iran Deal and the Empowerment of Islamism

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Here is an English version of my latest piece in Al-Hurra on Iran nuclear deal, which I have rejected since 2015. You can read the Arabic version here   “The Iran Deal was one of the worst and most one-sided transactions … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and UAE: A Collaborative Trio

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

  Photo via Reuters Here is an English version of my latest piece for Al-Hurra  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has embarked on his first overseas tour. This tour will attract attention to Saudi Arabia and its new leadership. Importantly, … Continue reading →

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Shadia’s Egypt and the fight to end radicalism

Posted on December 5, 2017 by

  Egyptian Diva Shadia Here is an English version of my latest article in Al-Hurra The legendary singer and actress Shadia, an Egyptian cultural icon, has passed away. Her death a week ago at the age of 86 recalls her one-time … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Neglected Peripheries

Posted on October 30, 2017 by

Here is the English version for my Arabic piece published in Al-Hurra   A new spot was added to the Jihadi landscape in Egypt ____ Km 135. Details are still sketchy, but from what we know so far, Wahat Road, 135 km … Continue reading →

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This Week in Egypt: Week 42-2017 (Oct 16-22)

Posted on October 22, 2017 by

Top Headlines At least sixteen police officers killed in shoot-out in Egypt’s Western desert: security sources Egypt’s Sisi pledges sacrifices of Western Desert police victims of terrorism “will not go in vain” Three policemen killed in attack on Egypt National … Continue reading →

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How can Liberal Muslims win?

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

Here is an English version of my latest Arabic article published in Al-Hurra   ( Tunisian women- via Al-Hurra)   Although attempts to liberalise Islamic discourse have been ongoing for centuries, they have failed to find sustainable general acceptance in Muslim … Continue reading →

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The Road to Barcelona

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

  Here is an English version of my second Arabic article, the Road to Barcelona, initially published in Arabic in Al-Hurra Photo of King of Spain attending minute of silence for victims of Barcelona’s Terror attacks- Via NYT/Getty Images Al-Andalus, Year … Continue reading →

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Egyptian cinema and glamorizing violence

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

It is a pleasure and honour to join many liberal voices writing in the new Al-Hurra digital Arabic platform.  Here is, with permission, an english version of my first piece, which you can read it in Arabic here Film “There isa … Continue reading →

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Twitter Thread: Terror in Barcelona

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

Here is a collection of tweets about the latest terror attack in Barcelona. It includes a very insightful twitter thread by The New York Times Correspondent Rukmini Callimachi. SPAIN – Terrorist attack– Barcelona and Cambrils-14 killed, over 100 wounded– Victims … Continue reading →

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Twitter Thread: Jenan Moussa and ISIS desperate house wives

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

Here are a selection of twitter posts by Journalist Jenan Moussa on ISIS house wives are definitely worth reading. A rare insight into the mind of those women. 4- I also saw this Indonesian ISIS family who traveled to Raqqa … Continue reading →

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