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First Anniversary of Morsi’s Ouster:
One Year Later: Key Events since Morsi`s Ouster
EgyptSource releases a timeline highlighting the most salient events that took place in Egypt since the military coup in July 2013.
One Year Later: Legislation Issued since Morsi’s Ouster
Nancy Messieh sheds light on the interim government as well as the laws and decrees issued by al-Sisi thus far.
One Year Later: Human Rights in Egypt
Elissa Miller writes on the deterioration of human rights during Morsi’s rule and following his ouster.
One Year After June 30, A Need for Reconciliation in Egypt
Scott Williamson argues that political reconciliation is hard to achieve under the current measures taken by the government to exclude the Muslim Brotherhood.
Rebellion on the Rocks
Mai Shams El-Din argues following Tamarrod Movement’s achievement of its goal—impeaching Morsi and calling for early presidential elections—the movement no longer exists.
Political Oppression:
Egypt`s Government by Baltaga
Andrea Teti explains the reasons of the court’s sentences against Al-Jazeera journalists and analyzes the political economic strategies to be followed by the regime to maintain the status quo.
Mahienour al-Massry: A Workers’ Revolutionary
Giuseppe Acconcia argues that to “describe Mahie’s activism over the last three years is to describe how the protests have been going on in Alexandria, throughout, protesting at the antidemocratic methods of the Egyptian army.”
Egyptian Software Tender Indicates Broader Threat to Internet Freedom
Phoebe Bierly writes on Western software surveillance companies’ roles in collaborating with authoritarian regimes to establish Internet monitoring systems.
The Return of Tamed Opposition in Egypt
Rawia M. Tawfik Amer says, “Egypt`s opposition parties are being co-opted or contained. In the foreseeable future, the most effective opposition to the regime will most probably take place outside elected institutions and by actors different from political parties.”
Economic Struggles:
Structural Crises that Have Become Pressing
Amr Adly offers a comprehensive analysis of the state of the economy in Egypt and possible middle- and long-term outcomes of the government’s economic recovery agenda.
2014/15 Budget Goes into Effect Tuesday, But Still No Details on its Provisions
Isabel Esterman analyzes the political dynamics of al-Sisi’s budget approval which offers short-term solutions to Egypt’s economic struggles.
Zero Hero Decision: Raise the Price of the Fuel, Raise the Price of Everything
Zeinobia reacts to the increase in fuel prices in Egypt.
Regional and International Perspectives:
The Collapse of the Arab Political Order
Maged Mandour says that the “Arab revolts have blown away the last fig leaf of current regimes, which has resulted in them revealing their true colors. The uprisings can be seen as the final step of a process of hegemonic decay that has been in progress for several decades, which can be used to the revolutionary movements` advantage.”
Everything Is For The Best: The US and Egypt One Year after the Coup
Norman G. Finkelstein opposes the Egyptian military coup and critiques the United States’ timid stance against human rights violations following Morsi’s ouster.
Egypt: Will the United States Stand Up for Free Speech Abroad?
Max Gallien argues, “Taking a stronger stand against the oppression of free speech would not only be a morally correct response, but also one that could pay off in the long-term relationship between Egypt and the international community.”
Minorities, Gender Relations, and General Opinions:
Egypt`s Copts May Soon Regret Supporting Sisi
Joseph Fahim argues, “The enthusiastic support of Egypt`s Coptic Orthodox Church for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi may not result in greater rights for Egypt`s Christian minority.”
In Answer to Pope Tawadros, Now is the Time to Talk about Human Rights
Wael Eskandar critiques Pope Tawadros’ statement which disregards the state’s violations of human rights while expressing his unconditional support to president-elect Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the authorities’ actions and practices to establish “security.”
Female Prisoners in Egypt Suffer Rampant Abuse
Aya Aman highlights rights groups’ report that accuses the state of physically and sexually abuse female prisoners.
Tell the Teacher: I See You, I Thank You
Hania Sobhy argues that the deep-seated structural issues teachers face will not be solved “through poorly planned construction projects and precarious hiring.”
Agricultural Entrepreneurs are Starting to Find Fertile Ground
Isabel Easterman sheds light on the growing public interest in local farmers in Egypt.
In Arabic:
٣٠يونيو: عام من الإنقلاب
Ranya al-Malki illustrates the most salient political developments following Morsi’s ouster.
رياح الفوضى تهب على العالم العربى
Fahmy Huwaidy argues the Arab world is heading toward chaos and turmoil in light of developments that arose following the uprisings.
تفكيك مستويات العنف
Amr Hamzawy argues that social and economic forces should be empowered and establish justice, the rule law, and freedom in order to quell violence.
يسألونك عن تعيين القيادات الجامعية
Mohammed Abdel Salam writes on officials’ justifications of al-Sisi’s decision to appoint university presidents and college deans.
فتيات في السجون المصرية يَشكون تعرضهن لانتهاكات جسدية وجنسية
Aya Aman highlights rights groups’ report that accuses the state of physically and sexually abusing female prisoners.
الطريق إلى 30 يونيو .. وإشكاليات المستقبل
Yousra al-Azbawy analyzes the political, social, and economic factors that led to the uprising against Mohamed Morsi and the consequences and obstacles that surfaced from Morsi’s ouster.
!د. السيد عوض عثمان: تأملات فى بعض اجراءات خفض عجز الموازنة العامة
Al-Sayyed Awad Othman focuses on the shortcomings of the newly approved budget.
زيادة الفقراء .. ومخالفات المرور الجديدة
The Egypt Monocle illustrates the new traffic regulations and focuses on the increase of fuel prices.
الأزمات الهيكلية التي أصبحت ملحة
Amr Adly offers a comprehensive analysis of the state of the economy in Egypt and possible middle and long-term outcomes of the government’s economic recovery agenda.
تمرد داخل تمرد
Mai Shams El-Din argues following Tamarrod Movement’s achievement of its goal—impeaching Morsi and calling for early presidential elections—the movement no longer exists.
تحضير روح الجنرال مارشال
Mohammed Jad argues Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates’ financial grants are aimed to increase Gulf States’ influence in Egypt through private investments.
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Reporting Egypt: From Passion to Purpose
Hiba Afify reflects on the status of the press in Egypt in light of the recent unjust sentences against activists and journalists.