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The demographic dimension: The role of population growth in the Arab uprisings

Decades of unprecedented population growth have played a significant role in Arab regime repression, the two main waves of revolutions that swept the region, and the fierce counterrevolutions that...

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Egypt: 21st-century plagues threaten the country’s survival

While the Egyptian regime battles for its survival, Egypt itself may not survive as a viable state, as it faces a 'plague' of potentially crippling environmental, economic and social challenges. The...

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Uganda’s refugee crisis, part 2: The world’s largest refugee camp

Uganda's open door policy has created Bidibidi, the world's largest refugee camp, of which few outsiders have heard. The strain of housing so many refugee has placed an unbearable strain on this poor...

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Uganda’s refugee crisis, part 1: “Back home, all we could hear were guns and...

Northern Uganda houses more refugees than entered the European Union during the peak of the "refugee crisis". And Uganda has only 8% of the EU's population and a fraction of its resources. The post...

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Deciphering the Mubarak enigma

The removal of Hosni Mubarak was likely the proudest moment in Egypt's recent history, yet, five years on, some Egyptians miss the deposed dictator. The post Deciphering the Mubarak enigma first...

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Sisi seeks symbolic Suez moment

Suez Canal II is not about economics. It is a symbol of how President Sisi is supposedly navigating Egypt through narrow straits towards modernity. The post Sisi seeks symbolic Suez moment first...

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Dispelling the curse of the Nile

Conflict between Nile basin countries has been averted. But unless effective action is taken, a water war remains a distinct future possibility. The post Dispelling the curse of the Nile first appeared...

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The leadership vacuum in Egypt is centuries old

Decades of authoritarianism and centuries of non-indigenous rule have led to a shortage of effective native leaders in Egypt, derailing the revolution. The post The leadership vacuum in Egypt is...

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Tahrir Square: For the sake of the forsaken

For ordinary Egyptians, Tahrir is now a terrifying black hole, but for its marginalised occupiers, it is a liberator from political and social tyranny. The post Tahrir Square: For the sake of the...

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Minority voices in Upper Egypt

A publisher in Luxor who happens to be Christian shows how Egypt's majority and minorities, despite growing tension, share similar dreams and fears. The post Minority voices in Upper Egypt first...

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The demographic dimension: The role of population growth in the Arab uprisings

By Khaled Diab Decades of unprecedented population growth have played a significant role in Arab regime repression, the two main waves of revolutions that swept the region, and the fierce...

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Egypt’s 21st-century plagues

By Khaled Diab While the Egyptian regime battles for its survival, Egypt itself may not survive as a viable state, as it faces a ‘plague’ of potentially crippling environmental, economic and social...

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Uganda’s refugee crisis, part 2: The world’s largest refugee camp

By Boštjan Videmšek/DELO Uganda’s open door policy has created Bidibidi, the world’s largest refugee camp, of which few outsiders have heard. The strain of housing so many refugee has placed an...

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Uganda’s refugee crisis, part 1: “Back home, all we could hear were guns and...

By Boštjan Videmšek/DELO Northern Uganda houses more refugees than entered the European Union during the peak of the “refugee crisis”. And Uganda has only 8% of the EU’s population and a fraction of...

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The Mubarak enigma

The removal of Hosni Mubarak was likely the proudest moment in Egypt's recent history, yet, five years on, some Egyptians miss the deposed dictator.

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Sisi’s Suez moment

Suez Canal II is not about economics. It is a symbol of how President Sisi is supposedly navigating Egypt through narrow straits towards modernity.

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Dispelling the curse of the Nile

Conflict between Nile basin countries has been averted. But unless effective action is taken, a water war remains a distinct future possibility.

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Egypt’s centuries-old leadership vacuum

Decades of authoritarianism and centuries of non-indigenous rule have led to a shortage of effective native leaders in Egypt, derailing the revolution.

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Tahrir Square: For the sake of the forsaken

For ordinary Egyptians, Tahrir is now a terrifying black hole, but for its marginalised occupiers, it is a liberator from political and social tyranny.

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Minority voices in Upper Egypt

A publisher in Luxor who happens to be Christian shows how Egypt's majority and minorities, despite growing tension, share similar dreams and fears.

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