The conversation surrounding the veil has made headlines in recent years as a topic mired in controversy. In Western media, the veil has become synonymous with oppression, tyranny, and the lack of freedom imposed on women by men. The practice has become politicised in a race to regulate women’s bodies in a pull-and-tug between those
With a master’s degree in Middle East studies and extensive experience working with NGOs and higher education institutions in the region, such as the American University of Beirut (AUB), Richard Brow is no stranger to Cairo, nor to the Middle East. He is, however, new to AUC — joining last month as the new vice president for institutional advancement and alumni relations.
Egypt's Al-Fann Midan (Art is a Public Square) festival, which took place for the first time in April 2011, was one of the most vibrant post-revolutionary spaces for public art in Egypt. But four years after millions of Egyptians took to the streets, the popular festival has disappeared. Marcia Lynx Qualey takes a closer look at the link between art and revolution in Egypt and
In this interview by Susanne Schanda, the renowned Egyptian economist and sociologist Galal Amin shares his thoughts on the implications of the Egyptian revolution of January 2011 and the prospects for democracy in his country