Tag Archives: Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood’s new initiative. Many motives; one dead end.

Posted on November 18, 2013 by nervana111

Over the course of a few days, the Muslim Brotherhood has released two very different statements. One is defiant and was issued by their imprisoned leader, ex-president Morsi, who warns that, “Egypt will not recover from its crisis until the … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s tale of two generals

Posted on November 11, 2013 by nervana111

  This is piece is published in Al-Monitor. I look forward to your feedback and comments For a nation accused of being blindly in love with its army, Egypt’s former Chief of Staff Sami Anan is a living example that not every … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 45

Posted on November 10, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday First session in Morsi’s trial passes without major clashes TV crews attacked by Morsi supporters: Media reports Military officer shot dead in Ismailia Four injured during Morsy trial Pro-Morsi alliance praises former president’s ‘resistance’ during trial Egypt … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 44

Posted on November 3, 2013 by nervana111

Main headlines  Monday Pro-Morsi Al-Azhar students clash with security forces Morsi rejects authority of the court due to try him British’s Guardian  backs ‘counter-revolution’, says Egypt presidential aide Libya to confirm 100 Egyptian immigrants lost in the desert April 6 … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 43

Posted on October 28, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday The attack on Warraq church: From wedding to funeral Egyptian Christians fear chaos after wedding bloodshed Egypt supports Saudi Arabia’s rejectionof UNSC seat Military intelligence denies illegal dealwith kidnappers of Egyptian drivers in Libya Ansar Bayt al-Maqdisclaims … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 42

Posted on October 20, 2013 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Obama sends Eid greetings to Egypt Interim President Adly Mansour Latest mediation between Islamists and Egypt government reaches stalemate Police fire teargas at Alexandria  pro-Morsi protesters Public prosecution to investigate death of U.S. citizen in prison Authorities … Continue reading →

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Mosques and Politics in Egypt

Posted on October 15, 2013 by nervana111

Nothing reflects the essence of Islam better than the pilgrimage to Mecca. It sums up the faith in a nutshell; humility, reflection, and most importantly, equality. In the haj, women stand side by side with men; the rich stand alongside the … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak. Week 41

Posted on October 13, 2013 by nervana111

Main headlines  Monday Triple attacks in Egypt following day of clashes Prosecutor general initiates investigation into violence of the last 2 days Egypt’s stocks climb to 8-Month high as investors ignore violence Canadians freed in Egypt still face travel ban … Continue reading →

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4 Reasons Why US Shouldn’t Reduce Aid to Egypt

Posted on October 11, 2013 by nervana111

I wrote this piece for AlMonitor.  I tried to provide an Egyptian  perspective on the U.S. military aid reduction move It’s hard to find any written analysis about America and Egypt without mention of the $1.3 billion aid package the United … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Dreaded War Anniversary

Posted on October 7, 2013 by nervana111

In fractured nations, anniversaries and national days become dreaded occasions that ignite deep concerns, rather than joyful celebrations. The 40th anniversary of the 1973-Yum Kippur War is just one example. This year’s celebration is associated with the most divisive and … Continue reading →

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