Egypt Cancels Revolution Fete to Mourn the Saudi King Who Derailed Revolution
Jan 26, 2015 In a great irony, the Egyptian government attempted to cancel the commemoration of the January 25 revolution four years ago, on the grounds that the late King Abdallah of Saudi Arabia needed to be mourned.
Can Tony Blair Mess Up Egypt Even Worse?
Jul 3, 2014 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has agreed to advise the government of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Photo of the Day: Egyptian Youth Demanded End to Military Trials for Civilians
Jul 1, 2014 On the June 30 anniversary of the determined masses gathered in their millions at Tahrir Square and in city centers throughout Egypt, demanding a recall election for then Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamad Morsi, Tahrir Square in Cairo was blocked off and deserted.
Egypt, Syria, Libya … What Is the Appeal of Phony Elections in the Middle East?
Jun 9, 2014 The world has been treated to a whole series of “elections” in the Middle East recently.
Egypt: Passive Aggression and Counterrevolution: Voters, Youth Stay Home
May 28, 2014 Voting was abruptly extended from two days to three in Egypt’s presidential election Tuesday, apparently because of an unexpectedly low turnout.
A Robotic Hand Designed to Feel
Feb 13, 2014 A Dutch man has a prosthetic connected to his nerves, which allows him to feel pressure; Harvard alumni will have exclusive access to some massive open online courses offered by the university; meanwhile, former Vice President Dick Cheney's legacies live on. These discoveries and more after the jump.
The 18th Brumaire of Gen. al-Sisi in Egypt
Jan 28, 2014 On Monday, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) announced that Field Marshall Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (also the minister of defense) was free to run for president if his conscience led him to do so.
Egypt Polarized Between Pro-Military, Anti-Coup on Revolution Anniversary
Jan 27, 2014 January 25 marked the third anniversary of the revolution that overthrew dictator Hosni Mubarak, and Egyptians observed it in three distinctively different ways.
Egyptian Demonstrators Killed in Anniversary Protest
Jan 26, 2014 At least 54 people were killed in clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Egypt on the third anniversary of the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak.
Why Tunisia’s Transition to Democracy Is Succeeding While Egypt Falters
Jan 25, 2014 On Sunday, Tunisia’s parliament will vote on the final text of the new constitution.
