Bassem Sabry Bassem Sabry is an Egyptian political writer and commentator. On Twitter: @Bassem_Sabry 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Apr 26, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Apr 21, 2014 Sisi submits his candidacy to 'will of the people' The Egyptian defense minister steps down to run for president. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Mar 27, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Feb 25, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Feb 9, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Jan 29, 2014 The meanings of Egypt’s referendum Egypt's new constitution is more progressive than its predecessors. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Jan 20, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Jan 8, 2014 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Dec 4, 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 | Egypt | Nov 21, 2013 Pagination Show more Popular Articles Turkey’s reaction to Biden’s recognition of Armenian genocide more bark than bite for now Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | Apr 24, 2021 Fighting between Syria's Kurdish forces, pro-Assad militia enters fourth day Jared Szuba | Syria | Apr 23, 2021 Erdogan furious as his Islamic ambitions stumble in Turkish Cyprus Fehim Tastekin | Turkey | Apr 23, 2021 Syrian missile exposes Israel’s fragility Ben Caspit | Israel | Apr 23, 2021 A tale of two elections: Netanyahu, Abbas face the abyss Week in Review | Israel | Apr 22, 2021 Recent Podcasts Ebtesam Al-Ketbi discusses the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis, the Abraham Accords, the Iran talks, UAE diplomacy in the Horn of Africa, and more Jerusalem and West Bank unrest generated by Netanyahu’s policies, says Eran Etzion Gaza preparing for escalation between Israel and Hamas over Jerusalem, says Hana Salah Professor Chuck Freilich explains the failures that led to stampede at Mount Meron Middle East Scholar Arzu Yilmaz says limits of Turkish military activity in Iraq are mostly set by Iran
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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Apr 26, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Apr 21, 2014
Sisi submits his candidacy to 'will of the people' The Egyptian defense minister steps down to run for president. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Mar 27, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Feb 25, 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. Bassem Sabry | Egypt | Feb 9, 2014
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