Morsi

Once again Egyptians have gone to the polls to vote on a constitution. But what this is really about is legitimizing a coup argues Bessma Momani.

As Morsi’s trial resumes, OpenCanada runs down what you need to know.

Bessma Momani on why the West didn’t stand up for Egypt’s first democratically elected president.

The Egyptian president had only a small window to repair the damage wrought by Mubarak, and Bessma Momani says he failed to use it effectively.

The latest round of protests reveal the continuing fragility of post-Mubarak Egypt, and the increasing frustration of Egyptians with the current regime.

The Arab world is looking for effective leaders who can deliver real and lasting change, not new strongmen, argues Bessma Momani.

Bessma Momani on the country’s upcoming referendum to decide the fate of Morsi’s constitution.

The Egyptian president was wrong to usurp the judiciary, but his opponents don’t have the right to usurp the general will either argues Bessma Momani.

Ideology isn’t something that any leader can turn on and off at will, but that does not necessarily lead to irrational policy making.