Tahrir Square Five Years On: The Hurdles to Democratization and Arab Youth Revolts

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 25, 2016 The failure of most Arab states to transition to democracy is unsurprising. Poor countries in Africa, Asia and Central America have had the same difficulties. It has nothing to do with Islam or Arabs. It has everything to do with lack of development. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Egypt Cancels Revolution Fete to Mourn the Saudi King Who Derailed Revolution

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 26, 2015 In a great irony, the Egyptian government attempted to cancel the commemoration of the January 25 revolution four years ago, on the grounds that the late King Abdallah of Saudi Arabia needed to be mourned. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Can Tony Blair Mess Up Egypt Even Worse?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 3, 2014 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has agreed to advise the government of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Photo of the Day: Egyptian Youth Demanded End to Military Trials for Civilians

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jul 1, 2014 On the June 30 anniversary of the determined masses gathered in their millions at Tahrir Square and in city centers throughout Egypt, demanding a recall election for then Muslim Brotherhood President Mohamad Morsi, Tahrir Square in Cairo was blocked off and deserted. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Egypt, Syria, Libya … What Is the Appeal of Phony Elections in the Middle East?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jun 9, 2014 The world has been treated to a whole series of “elections” in the Middle East recently. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Egypt: Passive Aggression and Counterrevolution: Voters, Youth Stay Home

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 28, 2014 Voting was abruptly extended from two days to three in Egypt’s presidential election Tuesday, apparently because of an unexpectedly low turnout. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Robotic Hand Designed to Feel

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2014 A Dutch man has a prosthetic connected to his nerves, which allows him to feel pressure; Harvard alumni will have exclusive access to some massive open online courses offered by the university; meanwhile, former Vice President Dick Cheney's legacies live on. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The 18th Brumaire of Gen. al-Sisi in Egypt

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 28, 2014 On Monday, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) announced that Field Marshall Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (also the minister of defense) was free to run for president if his conscience led him to do so. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Egypt Polarized Between Pro-Military, Anti-Coup on Revolution Anniversary

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 27, 2014 January 25 marked the third anniversary of the revolution that overthrew dictator Hosni Mubarak, and Egyptians observed it in three distinctively different ways. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Egyptian Demonstrators Killed in Anniversary Protest

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 26, 2014 At least 54 people were killed in clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Egypt on the third anniversary of the uprising that ousted President Hosni Mubarak. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Why Tunisia’s Transition to Democracy Is Succeeding While Egypt Falters

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 25, 2014 On Sunday, Tunisia’s parliament will vote on the final text of the new constitution. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cairo Blasts Kill Six People

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 24, 2014 Hundreds were wounded in addition to the half-dozen killed by a series of explosions outside police headquarters in central Cairo on Friday morning. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )