The revolution of 2011 put Egypt's premier institution to the test. It did not fail the nation in its moment of dire need, writes Galal Nassar

Washington never understood Egypt's revolution, writes Graham Usher

Were any artefacts in the Egyptian Museum's collection taken by looters? Nevine El-Aref investigates

Following a 10-day stint as minister of culture, Gaber Asfour is preparing his return to academia, writes Osama Kamal

The international community scrambles to adjust to a new revolutionary reality in Egypt. So what did world leaders have to say, ponders Gamal Nkrumah

French diplomacy has been thrown into confusion by events in Egypt, undermining leading figures in the government, writes David Tresilian in Paris