Egypt’s Youth Should Join Forces With Existing Parties
The fact that more than 77 percent of the voters in Egypt approved constitutional amendments that the youth movements and the potential presidential candidates opposed sends a strong message. There is a clear divide between them and the majority of…
The Arab Spring and Western Policy Choices
Emad El-Din Shahin Of the several uprisings and pro-democracy revolutions sweeping through the Arab region, only two — Tunisia and Egypt — have been successful so far in toppling despotic rulers and embarking on a transitional process to establish a…
Obama must reboot relationship with Muslims
(CNN) — The death of Osama bin Laden presents an opportunity to reflect upon a genuine end to the cycle of “suspicion and discord” that President Barack Obama called for in his remarkable speech in Cairo in June of 2009. It…
Pacifia Radio: Fatah and Hamas Agreement
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Egyptians ready to vote on constitutional amendments
On Saturday, Egyptians will vote in a historic referendum that will be the first real test of the country’s transition to democracy. They’ll be voting on a series of amendments to the nation’s constitution. Proposed amendments include limiting presidential terms…
Egypt: Five Mistakes that Made a Revolution
Historical events often seem impossible before they happen – and inevitable afterwards. President Hosni Mubarak’s eviction from office was not pre-determined, writes Egyptian political analyst Emad Shahin (left), who recently spent several days in Tahrir Square. None of the organizers of the January…