Issue No. 1093
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Early presidential battles
Push is coming to shove in the presidential race. Dina Ezzat elbows in on the action The latest casualty
Kofi Anan's peace plan may be the most recent victim of the Syria crisis, writes Graham Usher at the UN New kids on the block
The People's Assembly discusses today a legislative amendment to prevent Mubarak era cronies from contesting Egypt's highest office, writes Gamal Essam El-Din Eligible? Well... maybe
Mona El-Nahhas wonders who is entitled to stand in the presidential elections Tied up in knots
Further meetings of the constituent assembly charged with drafting a new constitution have been postponed indefinitely following a court order that the assembly be suspended, reports Gamal Essam El-Din A model capitalist?
The Muslim Brotherhood's new look presidential candidate Khairat El-Shater is touting his "renaissance" project to whoever will listen. Amira Howeidy tunes in A modified succession?
Dina Ezzat reports on the fall out from the Mubarak-era spy chief's bid to become president MB talks in DC
In Washington Ezzat Ibrahim follows the progress of what the US media has termed the Muslim Brotherhood's charm offensive Courting Abu Ismail's supporters
The Salafist vote is up in the air, writes Amani Maged El-Baradei returns
After pulling out of Egypt's presidential race, Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohamed El-Baradei and his supporters have decided to form a new political party to defend the goals of the 25 January Revolution, reports Khaled Dawoud Return of Operation Golden Eagle?
A rocket allegedly fired from Sinai into Eilat and a new bombing of the peninsula's gas pipeline may cause Egypt to launch a new operation in Sinai, reports Amirah Ibrahim Nothing to celebrate
Needs-based spending is keeping inflation figures at bay, writes Niveen Wahish Partnership of interests
Isolated by the Arab Spring, Tel Aviv is reaching out to Putin for support, writes Saleh Al-Naami Palestinian polls unlikely this year
Security coordination between the Palestinian Authority and Israel has scuppered a national unity government and in turn Palestinian general elections, writes Khaled Amayreh in Ramallah Clueless, desperate and bankrupt
The Palestinian Authority was supposed to be the stepping-stone to a Palestinian state, but nearly 20 years later nothing like it is in sight, writes Khaled Amayreh in Ramallah What next in Syria?
Syria has reversed its commitment to withdraw the army from the country's towns and cities and demanded guarantees from the opposition to end the violence, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus Iraq's oil curse
Ongoing quarrels over oil in Iraq are adding to the country's woes, writes Salah Nasrawi Critical escalation in Tunisia
Violent clashes broke out in the Tunisian capital earlier this week on the anniversary of last year's revolution, writes Lassaad Ben Ahmed in Tunis Libya: legacy or lunacy?
Sebha shines a light on Libya's darkness. But, the NTC better gets its strategy right before the dust settles, forewarns Gamal Nkrumah Yemen's new leader under test
Hadi flexes his presidential muscles, while Saleh dances on the heads of snakes, observes Nasser Arrabyee Sudan's new 'bidouns'
North Sudan is on the verge of ethnic cleansing, worries Asmaa El-Husseini 'The mess in Mali'
Ramzy Baroud considers the logic of unintended Saharan quicksand
The latest newly declared state in Africa, Azawad, will be short-lived, but will have long-term ramifications, predicts Gamal Nkrumah In the footsteps of Mubarak bin London
Perhaps best known as a lifestyle and shopping destination, the United Arab Emirates is today developing a wealth of cultural attractions, writes David Tresilian in Dubai Fightingback
Nehad Selaiha ponders recent and past attack on theatre and draws hope from present activities Popping the rules
Ati Metwaly assesses an interesting development You've seen the writing on the wall
After the People's Revolution, Osama Kamal looks at the People's Art Through Spanish eyes
Venus Fouad takes a look at an outside view of local legacy Lion or elephant?
Nashwa Abdel-Tawab attends elections for a new king of the jungle at a preschool in Cairo, part of a path-breaking experiment in democratic rule Triple victory for Egypt
Teams Ahli, Zamalek and ENPPI made Egyptian football fans happy by qualifying for the round of 16 of both the Orange CAF Confederation Cup and the Champions League, Abeer Anwar reports |
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Supporters of Salafi presidential candidate Hazem Abu Ismail protest against what they say is an orchestrated attack against his campaign that was seeking to prevent him from contesting in the race. Abu Ismail's supporters have held a number of rallies the last of which was in front of Cairo's Administrative Court, yesterday
 You've seen the writing on the wall
By Osama Kamal
Gamble on the Gulf
Israel is spoiling for a war to reassert its regional dominance. With Iran as a neighbour, it is a dangerous time for Arab Gulf states, writes Ayman El-Amir Presidential elections in Egypt
Despite an abundance of candidates, no one really knows on what issues Egypt's next president will be elected, writes Abdel-Moneim Said The politics of Palestine
Against all odds, some still work for a just and sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. One of the greatest obstacles they face is the weakness of political leaders, writes James Zogby The Muslim Brotherhood and the presidency
The Muslim Brotherhood is taking a significant risk in running for the presidency, while it is a milestone in its development, writes Khalil El-Anani Leading amidst uncertainty
Don't wait for brighter skies; plan for rapid growth even amid adversity, writes Tommy Weir Salama A Salama: Next president? |
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