I’m going abroad for a long overdue vacation soon, and my blogging might slow down for at least the next week, so I wanted to deposit some thoughts on the stories dominating the headlines right now, and some others that… Continue Reading
By Emad Mekay Today I went to a town only 23 kilometers south of Tahrir Square. The plan was to see if the 11-day uprising in Egypt has produced any benefits so far – just by way of finding something… Continue Reading
By Emad Mekay From the ground in Cairo: Just outside Tahrir Square right now. Pro-Mubarak “hired muscle” are attacking journalists and stopping them from going into the square. These are the government types, possibly even police staff in plainclothes. They… Continue Reading
By Emad Mekay When I made my last post about the U.S. role in backing Mubarak, I hadn’t realized that Obama asked for “an orderly transition” that must begin “now” in Egypt. I am not changing my earlier post though.… Continue Reading
By Emad Mekay This is from Cairo, right in the middle of this turmoil. Mubarak is clearly backed by the Americans. He took some moves after speaking with Obama and a visit by a former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Frank… Continue Reading