{"id":5993,"date":"2011-02-12T09:30:29","date_gmt":"2011-02-12T13:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pierrejoris.com\/blog\/?p=5993"},"modified":"2011-02-12T09:30:29","modified_gmt":"2011-02-12T13:30:29","slug":"al-ahrams-special-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pierrejoris.com\/blog\/al-ahrams-special-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Al-Ahram’s Special Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 25 January Revolution (Special issue)<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

Egypt, after birth pangs<\/a><\/p>\n

The showdown over the future of the country is far from over.\u00a0Assem El-Kersh<\/strong> discusses the prospects and implications<\/div>\n

25, 28<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Youssef Rakha<\/strong> on the first two Days<\/p>\n

Cyber revolution<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mohamed Abdel-Baky<\/strong> reports on the role of Internet activists in instigating protests<\/p>\n

Testimony from Tahrir<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Gerard O’Neill once said: “Here is my advice as we begin the century that will lead to 2081. First, guard the freedom of ideas at all costs. Be alert that dictators have always played on the natural human tendency to blame others and to oversimplify. And don’t regard yourself as a guardian of freedom unless you respect and preserve the rights of people you disagree with to free, public, unhampered expression.”<\/p>\n

The death of innocence<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nevine El-Aref<\/strong> remembers some of those killed in the course of the revolution<\/p>\n

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Leaders without disciples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A Committee of the Wise, but who appointed them, asks Amira Howeidy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond the crisis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

On Sunday Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zuweil outlined the ways in which he thinks it possible to end the stalemate between the protesters and Egypt’s regime, reports Nevine El-Aref<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reforming the constitution<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Constitutional amendments are central to the national dialogue between Omar Suleiman and opposition forces, reports Gamal Essam El-Din<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jumping on the bandwagon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

After playing no role in the 25 January uprising opposition parties are now seeking to speak for the protesters, reports Mona El-Nahhas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tactical gains<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Muslim Brotherhood is in a win-win situation, at least for now, reports Dina Ezzat<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wael Ghoneim: Mastermind<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mohamed Badie: Taboo no longer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mohamed El-Baradei: Contender<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Is the party over?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What now for the NDP, asks Gamal Essam El-Din<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hossam Badrawi: New guard<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Gamal Mubarak: Turnabout<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ahmed Ezz: Downfall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Maged El-Sherbini: Still in<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mubarak’s choice<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

All eyes on Suleiman<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ahmed Shafik: Tough<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

What has really changed?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The search is on for an answer to the most pertinent questions: What exactly has changed in Egypt and where to go from here? Assem El-Kersh<\/strong> asked figures on the scene<\/p>\n

Conspiracy, treason or corruption?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Although the disappearance of the police forces across Egypt on the fourth day of the demonstrations remains a huge mystery, Jailan Halawi<\/strong> attempts an explanation<\/p>\n

Switching sides<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Normally at odds with the government, Bedouins of the Sinai supported government troops in repelling an assault by non-Egyptian militants, Amirah Ibrahim<\/strong> reports<\/p>\n

Smoke and sweet potatoes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nesmahar Sayed<\/strong> takes refuge<\/p>\n

The price to pay<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sherine Abdel-Razek<\/strong> reports on the cost Egypt is paying for change to happen<\/p>\n

Communication loss<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cuts in mobile and Internet connections were a lose-lose situation, writes Nader Habib<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hand in hand<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Last decade’s communications revolution changed the lives of millions of people in this country, most of all the young…<\/p>\n

Nose down<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The violent clashes and chaos which have been sweeping Egypt for more than two weeks have shaken the aviation business, Amirah Ibrahim<\/strong> reports<\/p>\n

Placebo effect<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A package of policies catering to the public’s social needs was well received, but people want more, Mona El-Fiqi<\/strong> reports<\/p>\n

Budget restraints<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Can the government afford its new-found generosity, wonders Niveen Wahish<\/strong><\/p>\n

An illusive trickle-down<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Changing the cabinet was President Mubarak’s first step to calm street anger. Sherine Abdel-Razek<\/strong> assesses the economic performance of Nazif’s government during its six-year tenure<\/p>\n

Friend or foe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Should President Hosni Mubarak resign? It is a question that is polarising families as well as the public, writes Shaden Shehab<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nasser and now<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

There are fascinating parallels between recent events and Egypt’s past, according to Hoda Abdel-Nasser. Gamal Nkrumah<\/strong> sounds the chief seraph of her father’s legacy out<\/p>\n

The silent majority?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

While many Egyptians have spoken with their feet over the past two weeks, others think there are other roads to change, says Dena Rashed<\/strong><\/p>\n

People power<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

They pitched tents, waived flags, paraded posters and stopped traffic. Tahrir Square packed them in on Tuesday in what was reportedly the largest gathering since the protests erupted on 25 January…<\/p>\n

Photos by Sherif Sonbol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bread crisis averted<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

As Egypt witnesses unprecedented demonstrations, supplying the local market with bread becomes a priority, reports Nesma Nowar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can’t get enough<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The market is regaining its balance after a week of price hikes and a commodity purchase spree, Sherine Nasr<\/strong> reports<\/p>\n

‘Mummy, what’s a revolution?’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Egyptian families have faced additional worries over recent days, as Nesmahar Sayed<\/strong> explains<\/p>\n

The writing on the wall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A thug riding his camel, cracking a whip and brandishing a sword, is a frightening sight indeed; but, argues Injy El-Kashef<\/strong>, more frightening still is the YouTube clip exposing him to the world<\/p>\n

Lost credibility<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The state run media’s credibility has reached an all time low, writes Doaa El-Bey<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the keyboard stopped<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The severing of the Internet posed for Egypt’s e-journalism its first big test, Nader Habib<\/strong>reports<\/p>\n

‘Don’t let the flower die’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Egypt’s writers, artists and thinkers have in the main supported the demands of the 25 January revolution. Rania Khallaf<\/strong> gauges their views<\/p>\n

In the footsteps of Taha Hussein<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Appointed minister of culture in this week’s new government, writer and academic Gaber Asfour has long modelled himself on pioneering Egyptian writer Taha Hussein, explains Osama Kamal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acting out the revolution<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Gamal Nkrumah<\/strong> interviews a quartet of Egypt’s cinematic stars on their take on events<\/p>\n

Not getting away with it<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Looters were prevented from removing their spoils from the Egyptian Museum, and restoration of the 70 artefacts damaged during the foiled raid has already been completed, reports Nevine El-Aref<\/strong><\/p>\n

Egypt is not Iran<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Far from bringing comfort to the Iranian leadership, Egypt’s revolution is inspiring Iran’s democratic opposition, writes Rasha Saad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Palestinian escape stories<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Thousands of prisoners have escaped from Egyptian jails over recent days, including many Palestinians<\/p>\n

Pre-emptive strike<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Calls for protests against the Syrian regime have so far been unsuccessful, spurring debate about why the country has been so unresponsive, writes Bassel Oudat<\/strong> in Damascus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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