Cracks in the NDP
A leading member of Gamal Mubarak's influential Policies Committee submitted his resignation from the ruling party. Gamal Essam El-Din reports on the unprecedented move
No quick fix Reem Leila reports on the on-going battle to contain the spread of avian flu
Seoul to CairoA high-profile visit to Egypt this week by the president of South Korea will allow Seoul closer contact with the Middle East...
Democracy's backlash Is Washington backtracking on efforts to democratically transform the region or simply confused, asks Amira Howeidy
Not strictly public When does the personal become public? Dina Ezzat examines the nation's reaction to the engagement of Gamal Mubarak
Debating dialogue A plan to promote inter-faith dialogue with Danes has sparked controversy among Muslim scholars. Gihan Shahine samples the two sides
Confrontation escalates With the imprisonment of a second journalist in less than two weeks the showdown between government and press is in danger of spinning out of control, writes Jailan Halawi
Arms mandate renewed The Shura Council has approved a three-year extension to the president's authority to conclude secret arms deals, Gamal Essam El-Din reports
Wafd at war The Wafd Party's internal battles seem to be descending into the world of soap opera, writes Mona El-Nahhas
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