Egypt welcomes back the generals
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. The more things change, the more they stay the same. In Egypt, Mohammed Morsi is out, and the military rules again
- 8 July 2013
Muslim Brotherhood activists recruited Syrians and Palestinians to shoot at anti-Morsi protestors
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is being investigated for recruiting Palestinian and Syrian fighters to fire shotguns at anti-Morsi protestors
- 7 July 2013
Russia adopts "told you so" stance at Egyptian coup; Obama's America shamed by Africa
Vladimir Putin's Russia feels vindicated by Egyptian coup, Saudi Arabia supports it, while anti-colonial Africa condemns it outright
- 6 July 2013
The Egyptian people understand democracy
More people signed a petition for Morsi's removal than voted for him in the presidential elections
- 5 July 2013
Egypt: Morsi’s failure
Governance is slipping from President Morsi’s control. His failure to tackle Egypt’s economic and security woes is why the people have turned against him and is deeply significant for Islamist politics
- 2 July 2013
VIDEO: Egyptian women protest Morsi, "are you done humiliating us?"
Hundreds of Egyptian women have taken part in a protest against President Mohammed Morsi this week
- 27 June 2013
Anti-Morsi protestors claim to have 15 million signatures calling for President's resignation
In the run up to major anti-Morsi protests, activist groups claim to have amassed over 15 million signatures calling for early elections
- 21 June 2013
Poll: Egyptians want early elections
A new survey has revealed that a majority of Egyptians want early elections, and that most would not re-elect President Morsi
- 17 June 2013
"Hot mic" catches Egyptian politician discussing war with America and Israel
An Egyptian politicians has been caught scheming against America and Israel, in a meeting with President Morsi
- 13 June 2013
The Salafi tour of Europe
European institutions should be aware of the growing popularity of Salafi parties throughout the Middle East
- 30 May 2013
The collapse of Al-Jazeera's credibility
“Before the beginning of the Arab Spring, we were a voice for change...a platform for critics and political activists throughout the region. Now, Al-Jazeera has become a propaganda broadcaster.”
- 18 February 2013
Secret talks between Hamas, Egypt and Israel
Israel may agree that Egypt's border with Gaza be opened, as part of secret negotiations being held with Hamas
- 16 February 2013
Will we listen to the new Coptic Pope?
Pope Tawadros, and the flock he leads, need the support of his co-religionists and human rights activists in the West. Will he get it?
- 7 February 2013
Gun control USA, but F-16s for the Muslim Brotherhood
Obama's administration will be remembered for taking weapons from the American people, yet providing them to Egypt's theocratic tyranny
- 1 February 2013
Ashton in Wonderland
Catherine Ashton and the rest of Europe are lost down the rabbit hole as the Saudis and Qataris are well placed to gain from the Arab Spring
- 18 January 2013
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