It has been heartening to see Muslim Egyptians rise in defence of Christian Egyptians after the deadly blast that targeted a church on New Year
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The only way to meet challenges to national unity is by introducing parallel changes to both the legal system and cultural approaches
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The bombing of an Alexandria church is an attempt to turn Egyptians against each other
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Among the factors that preserve Egypt's stability one can count on the responsible attitude of opposition leaders towards the well being of the country
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As the Saudi Ministry of Education investigates six private schools for allowing girls to do sports, we should thank the liberal birth of the Egyptian state for the difference
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While the NDP worried about the Muslim Brotherhood electoral prowess, the legitimate political parties have just about crumbled with internal disputes and mismanagement
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In his recent statements, a cheery President Bashir announced his plans for the day after Southern independence. The future of North Sudan under his rule, it seems, will be more religious and more authoritarian
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The recent trucking strike appeared to be mismanaged under an organizational hodgepodge, with unions standing on the sidelines.
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In contrast to the teachings of Marxism, Egypt's middle class proves it can close ranks for collective action. Politicians should heed these signs of societal evolution.
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While the Egypt's economy is growing, its growth is based on the wrong formula
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As the US fails to secure progress in the Palestinian-Israeli problem, we must also look at the few changes and gains, and remember that diplomacy remains the most important tool in the struggle for Palestinian statehood
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Iran's economy continues to struggle with rising unemployment and high inflation rates. Its foreign policy is making matters worse, as its leaders continue to go up against the international community
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As Aceh and Afghanistan publicly punish violators of Islamic law, are other Muslim countries immune to this type of strict application that leaves no room for guidance and private correction? Is Egypt?
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Though usually a quiet kingdom, beneath its surface Jordan sometimes seems like a powder keg about to explode – especially when East Jordan's favourite football team meets the Palestinians' top choice.
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This week's Nobel Peace Prize ceremony gave alarming signals as to how the world order would be under an ascendant China, writes Gamal Abdel-Gawad
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Politics in Egypt takes place in two, barely connected spheres
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Wikileaks is the latest wonder of the information age and the digital revolution
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The classified documents which are being published on Wikileaks are doing more harm than good
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Reform in Egypt will take place only when people return to politics
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