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An Egyptian activist distributes petitions for “Tamarod” (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Opinion: Egypt after June 30

by Abdel Monem Said | Jun 22, 2013 | Opinion

Do not believe anyone who tells you they know what will happen in Egypt before, during or after June 30, 2013, the date that the Tamarod (Rebellion) campaign will demonstrate for ousting president Mohamed Mursi and replacing him with a presidential council chaired by...

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Protesters light flares during a protest at Taksim Square in Istanbul June 12, 2013.(Reuters/Osman Orsal)

Opinion: Is Taksim another Tahrir?

by Abdel Monem Said | Jun 15, 2013 | Opinion

I long held the view that the US constitution made a grave mistake in limiting a presidential term to just four years. In light of the 22nd amendment, which limits presidents to just two terms in office, the entire situation seemed quite extreme to my eyes. My view...

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Egyptian protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by riot police during clashes in Cairo, on March 8, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD KHALED

Opinion: Echoes of the Arab Spring

by Abdel Monem Said | Apr 19, 2013 | Opinion

Finally, the death of the Arab Spring was declared by the same voices that announced its birth two years ago. US writer Thomas Friedman consistently praised what he referred to as the “spring,” the “awakening,” or the “revolution.” He welcomed the upheaval that took...

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President Barack Obama addressing a crowd in Chicago, Friday February 15 2013 (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Barack Obama the sequel

by Abdel Monem Said | Jan 17, 2013 | Opinion

The United States’ importance to the world order, with the Middle East at the heart of it, cannot be overemphasized. Similarly, the importance of the US President cannot be overemphasized. Regardless of the clichés about the “state of institutions” in...

Islamic sukuk and the new constitution

by Abdel Monem Said | Jan 9, 2013 | Opinion

No sooner had the Egyptian constitution been adopted, than it was made clear that modifying it was a real possibility. This is probably why even before the constitutional referendum began, President Mohamed Mursi decided to have the opposition and experts prepare a...