Alfred Raouf

Alfred Raouf is a political activist who took part in the Egyptian revolution. Since participating in the 18 days of protest which brought about the downfall of the Mubarak regime, in addition to continuing to work as an engineer, he has worked with the political movement he co-founded, Almasry Alhurr, to forward the original goals of the revolution: independence, dignity, freedom and social justice in Egypt. He is also a founding member of the Al-Dostour Party, which aims to create a solid foundation for democracy and liberties after many years of dictatorship. He has studied other revolutions, regime changes and models of governance and democracy.

Egypt | Feb 27, 2014

Sisi not Egypt’s civilian Messiah

Whoever becomes Egypt’s next president must do three things, including bringing all political parties together if Egypt is to be able to rebuild its economy and political institutions.

A supporter of Egypt's army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wears an image of him around her neck as she rallies outside a police academy, where the trial of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and members of the Muslim Brotherhood is due to take place, on the outskirts of Cairo, February 16, 2014. Mursi appeared in court on Sunday on charges of conspiring with foreign groups to commit terrorist acts in Egypt, in a further escalation of the crackdown against his Muslim Brotherhood. The image of

Egypt | Feb 9, 2014

Egypt's one safe path: reach out to revolutionary forces

Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi should not run for president to safeguard the role of the military institution and keep the country on the path to democracy.