Tarek Osman 's Articles

The historical US-Iran nuclear deal is a great success for the Islamic regime and its major quandary

Hafez Assad died this month fifteen years ago. His legacy continues to haunt Syria and the regime he founded

Collective Egyptian identity has been severely weakened over the last 60 years in favour of religious sectarianism, leaving society less diverse and culturally poorer

Post-revolution Egypt faces five deadly-serious challenges: declining economic growth; depletion of the middle class; flagging democratic transformation; political polarisation; and unprecedented regional change

Relevant and timely economic programmes and reforms are required to ensure Egypt's future stability, not elections alone

Egyptian opposition parties must focus on clear strategies built around key economic messages, and be pragmatic in order to move forward

Islamists may be able to take advantage of the pent up energies released in the revolution, but sooner or later the truths of the long heritage of Egypt's society will prevail, plurality being one

When Islamic groups command the legislative and executive powers in a country, the Islamisation of society takes centre stage