Bassem Sabry

Bassem Sabry is an Egyptian political writer and commentator. On Twitter: @Bassem_Sabry

Egypt | Apr 26, 2014

Three ways Egypt's elections could still surprise

While Egypt's elections and trajectory might seem settled, there are still ways for something remarkable to happen.

People walk past posters of presidential candidate and former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at one of his campaign headquarters in central Cairo April 16, 2014. Egyptians will vote on May 26-27 in a presidential election where Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to win easily. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR3LLFL

Egypt | Apr 21, 2014

Egypt sends movie back to censorship board for review

The Egyptian government's decision to close down the movie "Halawet Roh," considered by critics as racy and salacious, and send it for further censorship review has provoked a broader debate about censorship red lines.

Lebanese pop star Haifa Wehbe arrives for the Premiere of he movie 'Halawet Rooh' at a movie theatre in the town of Dbayeh, North of Beirut on April 8 , 2014. AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH EIDEID (Photo credit should read JOSEPH EID/AFP/Getty Images)

Egypt | Mar 27, 2014

Sisi submits his candidacy to 'will of the people'

The Egyptian defense minister steps down to run for president.

People listen to the speech by Egypt's army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declaring his candidacy for a presidential election, in a public cafe in Cairo March 26, 2014. Al-Sisi, the general who ousted Egypt's first freely elected leader, on Wednesday declared his candidacy for a presidential election he is expected to win easily. REUTERS/Al Youm Al Saabi Newspaper (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY ELECTIONS) EGYPT OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN EGYPT - RTR3IQSF

Egypt | Feb 25, 2014

Biblawi’s resignation leaves more questions for Egypt

Hazem el-Biblawi's resignation highlights the difficult realities of governing and the uncertainties facing Egypt, and paves the way for Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s candidacy.

Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim (L) and Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi walk during the funeral service of General Mohamed Saeed, head of the technical office of the minister of interior, with police and Saeed's relatives in Cairo January 28, 2014. Gunmen on a motorbike killed Saeed outside his home in Cairo on Tuesday, putting pressure on the military-backed government as it struggles to contain an Islamist insurgency. REUTERS/ Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTX17Y

Egypt | Feb 9, 2014

Egypt’s elections: the meaning of Sabahi’s entry and Abul-Fotouh’s exit

Egypt’s presidential politics just got more interesting as Hamdeen Sabahi, the head of the Popular Current, announced his candidacy.

Leftist leader Hamdeen Sabahi speaks during an interview with Reuters in Cairo, April 29, 2013. Egypt should refuse a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund rather than submit to terms that would further impoverish the poor and could spark a revolution of the hungry, Sabahi said on Monday. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS) - RTXZ42R

Egypt | Jan 29, 2014

Four questions about a Sisi run for president of Egypt

It is time to consider the reasons behind a potential presidential run by Field Marshal Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and what it means for Egypt.

Egypt's Army Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends a meeting with Egypt's interim President Adly Mansour, Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (not pictured) at El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo, November 14, 2013. Sisi hailed a new era of defense cooperation with Russia on Thursday during a visit by Russian officials, signaling Egyptian efforts to revive ties with an old ally and send a message to Washington after it suspended military aid. REUTERS/Amr Abdal

Egypt | Jan 20, 2014

The meanings of Egypt’s referendum

Egypt's new constitution is more progressive than its predecessors.

A general view shows a news conference, held by Supreme Election Committee head Nabil Salib (C) to announce a new constitution, in Cairo January 18, 2014. More than 98 percent of voters backed the new Egyptian constitution in a referendum this week, authorities said on Saturday, though the turnout was lower than some officials had indicated, with under 40 percent of the electorate taking part. REUTERS/ Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS) - RTX17JWD

Egypt | Jan 8, 2014

Egypt: What to expect in 2014

Al-Monitor presents an in-depth look ahead at the key political dynamics and events likely to define Egypt in the coming year.

The sun sets on the minarets and the Great Pyramids of Giza (R) in Old Cairo December 31, 2013. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: CITYSCAPE SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTX16Y9H

Egypt | Dec 4, 2013

29 things you need to know about Egypt’s draft constitution

A primer on some of the noteworthy points ahead of the referendum scheduled for January 2014.

Amr Moussa, head of the assembly writing Egypt's new constitution,speaks after they finished their vote at the Shura Council in Cairo December 1, 2013. A hardline Islamist leader said the army had driven Egypt to the "edge of a precipice", as a new constitution likely to ban Islamic political parties was set to be approved on Sunday by the panel that drafted it. The 50-member constituent assembly was due to finish voting on a draft that reflects how the balance of power has shifted in Egypt since secular-mi

Egypt | Nov 21, 2013

World Bank vice president surveys regional economies

An exclusive interview with Inger Andersen, vice president of the Middle East and North Africa at the World Bank.

Bassem Sabry

Three ways Egypt's elections could still surprise

Egypt sends movie back to censorship board for review

Sisi submits his candidacy to 'will of the people'

Biblawi’s resignation leaves more questions for Egypt

Egypt’s elections: the meaning of Sabahi’s entry and Abul-Fotouh’s exit

Four questions about a Sisi run for president of Egypt

The meanings of Egypt’s referendum

Egypt: What to expect in 2014

29 things you need to know about Egypt’s draft constitution

World Bank vice president surveys regional economies

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Bassem Sabry

Three ways Egypt's elections could still surprise

Egypt sends movie back to censorship board for review

Sisi submits his candidacy to 'will of the people'

Biblawi’s resignation leaves more questions for Egypt

Egypt’s elections: the meaning of Sabahi’s entry and Abul-Fotouh’s exit

Four questions about a Sisi run for president of Egypt

The meanings of Egypt’s referendum

Egypt: What to expect in 2014

29 things you need to know about Egypt’s draft constitution

World Bank vice president surveys regional economies

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Murder of Mahsa Amini sparks opposition interest, regime wrath for Iran's Kurdish movement, says Kurdish expert Asso Hassan Zadeh