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No Apologies
Egypt at the moment feels like a series of battles and struggles, separated by geography but all ultimately linked together, hurtling towards some unknown destiny. People are dying and politicians are...
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Introducing Mada Masr
We did not spend a long time savoring what it means to be unemployed.After our dramatic layoffs prompted by the sudden scaling down of Egypt Independent, a paper we worked for and developed to become a...
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The Political Consequences of Mr. Morsi
The week, before demonstrations planned for 30 June demanding President Morsi step down and new elections be held, has been one of unsettling violence. There is an increasing sense of foreboding that...
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The Growing Challenge to The Syrian Regime and the Syrian Uprising
It was bound to happen. And we are simply witnessing its tip: growing opposition to the militant opposition, on similar ethical grounds used to critique the regime. First, some basic related...
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كي تنتصر ثورة لم تنهزم بعد
يتفق التحالف السياسي الذي يحكم مصر حالياً، بين الإخوان المسلمين وفلول جهاز الدولة التابع للنظام القديم وبعض رجال أعماله، مع فلول الوطني المحلول المنافسين لهذا التحالف على شيء أساسي: 30 يونيو ثورة جديدة...
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مصر: الثورة والتمرد
مصر على مفتَرق طرق، ليست هي المرة الاولى التي يتم فيها تكرار هذه المقولة ولكن يبدو أنها ستتكرر كثيراً حتى يتم حسم الأمر في مصر وتستعيد ثورة 25 يناير وهجها وقدرتها وديناميكيتها وتبتعد عن حكاية "الصندوق...
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Political Ultimatums
Egypt's Armed Forces released a statement midday Monday that spurred a flurry of divergent reactions from supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi, a day after rallies drew millions to the...
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Military Statement was Not Checked by Morsi: Presidency
Presidency releases statement stressing President Morsi still up for dialogue with political forces; will only accept democratic means to achieve reconciliationThe Egyptian presidency revealed late...
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Turkey Media Roundup (July 2)
[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on Turkey and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Turkey Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may...
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That a Revolution, As Yet Undefeated, May Succeed
The political alliance that currently rules Egypt, that is, the Muslim Brotherhood, old regime remnants, and some businessmen, agrees with the opposing members of the dissolved NDP on one fundamental...
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Sectarianism and Counter-Revolution in Egypt: Not a Family Affair
One week before 30 June, the day of mass protest against president Mohamed Morsi, a new convulsion of violence targeted one of Egypt’s most marginal groups, and left many in shock. On 23 June, a mob of...
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Arabian Peninsula Media Roundup (July 2)
[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on the Arabian Peninsula and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Arabian Peninsula Page Editors...
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Anti-Military Revolutionaries Take Part in Protests
As military choppers hovered over the squares of Cairo, where protesters have congregated since 30 June to demand the departure of President Mohamed Morsi, the crowds cheered, pointing their green...
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Opposition Groups Welcome Military Statement
The National Salvation Front on Monday described the military statement that set a deadline for a political response to nationwide protests as “reflective of all the meanings, guarantees and proof ......
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Court Reinstates Former Prosecutor General
The Egyptian Court of Cassation ruled the sacking of former Prosecutor General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud and his replacement by Talaat Abdallah by President Mohamed Morsi illegal, state-run news agency MENA...
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Sex, Love, and Worship in Classical Ottoman Texts: An Interview with Selim Kuru
The history of sexuality in the Islamic world is a topic of growing interest for students and scholars today, and one of the major areas of inquiry has been the development of contemporary notions such...
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HRW Urges Security to Prevent Violence
Human Rights Watch called on Egypt’s authorities to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting citizens from violent attacks, irrespective of their political affiliations.In a statement published...
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Down with Military Rule…Again?
Millions of Egyptians are continuing to take to the streets. They are calling on President Mohamed Morsi to resign and to hold early presidential elections. At the same time many express concern about...
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Protests Turn Violent in Cairo
Violence erupted at a protest in support of President Mohamed Morsi Tuesday afternoon near Cairo University when a group of Morsi opponents approached it, chanting against the president, eyewitnesses...
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A Host of Roadmaps: Opposition, Islamists & Army Propose Ways out of Egypt...
Opposition coalitions, Islamist alliances and Egypt's armed forces – among others – all offer 'roadmaps' aimed at ending country's precarious political standoffA number of roadmaps and initiatives were...
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