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How does Egyptian culture influence its politics?
By Mohammed Nosseir Culture matters! And when it comes to Egyptian politics,…
A woman fights against oppression in India
By Dr Cesar Chelala One can fight oppression with violence or with…
How does Sisi control the reins?
Within the “1952” – or “army” - family, power is transferred from…
Gulf football diplomacy highlights regional divisions
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco…
Encouraging signs for Egypt’s economy
By Oxford Business Group After years of uncertainty and turbulence, Egypt’s economy…
Moroccan refusal to host African Cup rooted in fear and prejudice
By James M. Dorsey Morocco’s refusal to host next month’s 2014 African…
The Bank of 20XX
It started with the ATMs because they broke many banks’ assumption that…
Terror at sea: Doomyat
By Amr Khalifa The Mediterranean turned red last Wednesday. What we know…
Has a transfer of power within the 1952 family led to drastic changes?
Power transition within the 1952 family occurs if the regime’s crisis reaches…
Volleyball federation sanctions Iran in new assertiveness on women’s sporting rights
By James M. Dorsey The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has warned Iran…