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Governments have already signed conventions that establish the human right to health; now it is time to put this commitment into practice
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For the Egyptian revolution to succeed, a hard look must be taken at the modern world and strategies formulated for how Egypt can catch up with others
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Egypt and the Middle East will never be the same again, even while history in the making is not finished yet
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While Egypt appears polarised over the proposed constitutional amendments, the issue of how to reach the future is the issue at stake
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Now that the first flush of euphoria has passed, it is time to get down to the hard issues of building a new democratic order
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Calls for swift justice are contrary to the principles for which the Egyptian Revolution was fought
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In reviewing Egypt's constitutional framework, a crucial distinction should be drawn between liberalisation and democratisation
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Now is the time to bring the constitution into harmony with relevant legislation and to secure the revival of democracy in Egypt
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Building a democracy in Egypt will not be possible without engaging the Muslim Brotherhood. But while they are organised, there is no reason to fear a Brotherhood take over
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The timing of the recent violence perpetrated against Egypt’s two most visibly persecuted groups comes as no surprise considering how their rights were abused by the previous regime as way to prop up and legitimize its existence
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With ministries and public institutions stormed, it is unclear if the generation of the revolution wants to transform or destroy the state
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In a little less than a week, the Egyptian military took some highly significant steps towards meeting the demands of the people. More giant steps need to be taken however before the Egyptian revolution can be fully realized
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