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The refutation of the Djerejian doctrine

When, rarely, Middle East elections take place, the Djerejian doctrine seems confirmed. But it is the west who only endorse one vote at one time, when the results serve its interests.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 12 Nov 2014

When the US chooses terrorism

IS was created by lack of justice, dignity and governance. Instead of tackling these root issues, the US chose to target the outcomes through brutal terrorism to maintain its hegemonic power structure in the region.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 24 Oct 2014

In Egypt, when words lose their meaning

The real question everyone should be discussing in Egypt is not who will win the next elections: but how will the situation in Egypt withstand such a precarious regime? All Sisi has is his gun.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 21 May 2014

In Egypt, when words lose their meaning

The real question everyone should be discussing in Egypt is not who will win the next elections: but how will the situation in Egypt withstand such a precarious regime? All Sisi has is his gun.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 21 May 2014

In Egypt, every voice is to be silenced

The battle in Egypt is now no longer about an ousted elected president or a counter-revolution taking place. As if this were not enough, it is about fundamental human rights being violated publically and systematically by a military regime.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 7 Feb 2014

In Egypt, every voice is to be silenced

The battle in Egypt is now no longer about an ousted elected president or a counter-revolution taking place. As if this were not enough, it is about fundamental human rights being violated publically and systematically by a military regime.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 7 Feb 2014

A constitutional mirage in Egypt

The constitutional draft and referendum are only cosmetic changes to cover up the atrocities of the military regime, and a way to obtain legitimacy.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 13 Jan 2014

A constitutional mirage in Egypt

The constitutional draft and referendum are only cosmetic changes to cover up the atrocities of the military regime, and a way to obtain legitimacy.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 13 Jan 2014

Morsi as symbol

To this day, the Anti-Coup movement does not recognise what happened in Egypt in July as only a military coup, but as full blown counter-revolution.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 12 Dec 2013

Morsi as symbol

To this day, the Anti-Coup movement does not recognise what happened in Egypt in July as only a military coup, but as full blown counter-revolution.

By Islam Abdel-Rahman

/ 12 Dec 2013