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July 8, 2007

Comparing Three Muslim Brotherhoods: Syria, Jordan and Egypt

Global Politician published an article by Prof. Barry Rubin examining the Muslim Brotherhoods in three Middle Eastern countries-Egypt, Syria and Jordan-comparing its politics and tactics. Throughout the article, Prof. Rubin
Human Rights July 8, 2007

Letter of Solidarity With Dr. Khaled Ouda From Rutgers

I am writing to express my consternation and disbelief in the in the arrest and continued detention of Professor Khaled ouda, Professor of Geology at the University of Assiut.I have
Activites July 8, 2007

Kifaya Calls for Marking July 23rd With Civil Disobedience

Kifaya Movement calls on all Egyptian people to take part in a civil disobedience campaign, under the slogan "Stay at Home". It encourages all citizens to stay at home on
Iraq July 8, 2007

Al Hashemi Condemns Saturday Bombings, Blames Al-Maliki’s Gov’t

Tarek Al Hashemi, Iraqi vice-president and leader of the Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) condemned the explosions that took place across Iraq on Saturday. Al Hashemi blamed in a statement, a copy
Islamic MovementsPolitical Islam Studies July 8, 2007

The Islamists’ Party in Egypt…No Hope

When the latest amendments to the Egyptian constitution banned the founding of parties on religious grounds, everyone understood the insinuation to the "Muslim Brotherhood" party known for its extensive activities,
Development July 8, 2007

Cairo: Suicide Rate All Time High Due To Bad Economy

A study conducted by Cairo University Poison Control Center revealed that the rate of suicide by poisonous chemicals in Cairo alone hit ......
Development July 8, 2007

Gamal Mubarak’s Call For Dialogue Met With Skepticism

Gamal Mubarak of the ruling NDP calls for dialogue, but all Egyptian opposition powers are skeptical about this suspicious call that comes shortly after passig the notorious constitutional...
Fanatic Messages July 8, 2007

Dr.Nasr Abu-Zeid: Rationalism and Liberalism

I was glad to read the article of Muhammad Abdul- Ati-the liberal human rights researcher- titled, "liberalism and dependency are not two faces for one coin" issued at Al-Misri Al-youm
IranReform Issues July 8, 2007

US Gives Up Reform In Egypt, Forges Anti Hamas & Iran Alliance

In an exclusive statement to Ikhwanweb, Researcher with Ahram Center for Political studies Dr. Amr el Shobaky commented on Rice ‘s visit by saying that it is aimed to forge
Fanatic Messages July 8, 2007

Bastawissi at AUC

An arabist.net reader was at Judge Hisham Bastawissi’s AUC lecture last night and shared impressions with me. I regret not attending. The man was brilliant, first-class public speaker.