Nervana Mahmoud

Nervana Mahmoud is a blogger and writer on Middle East issues. On Twitter: @Nervana_1

Egypt | Sep 17, 2014

The myth of Sisi’s Sinai proposal

A report that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi proposed giving part of Sinai to the Palestinians stirred controversy among Egyptians, Palestinians and Israelis.

An Egyptian soldier stands guard on a watch tower on the border between Israel and Egypt, some 30 km (19 miles) north of Eilat, November 29, 2010. Last week Israel began work to construct a barrier to seal off part of the border with Egypt's Sinai desert from where many of the migrants enter the Jewish state. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTXV7JY

Palestine | Aug 28, 2014

Gaza cease-fire might lead to indirect Egypt involvement

After a cease-fire was finally reached, the Palestinian Authority could return to the Gaza Strip where Egypt might be playing an indirect role in the future.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas presides over a meeting with Palestinian leadership in the West Bank city of Ramallah August 26, 2014. Israel has accepted an Egyptian proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said on Tuesday. Egyptian and Palestinian officials said the truce was to take effect at 7 pm (1600 GMT). REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman (WEST BANK - Tags: POLITICS) - RTR43V6J

Egypt | May 12, 2014

Don’t discount Sabahi in Egypt’s presidential race

The prospect of a "civilian opposition" depends on Hamdeen Sabahi’s performance, win or lose, against Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Egypt's leftist presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi speaks during a rally in Banha, northwest of Cairo May 7, 2014. Egyptians will vote in presidential elections on May 26 and 27. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR3O71Q

Egypt | Mar 11, 2014

The three phases of Egypt’s popular protests

The trends of Egypt’s crowd politics since Tahrir Square can also be seen in Ukraine, Syria and Libya.

Supporters of Egypt's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hold a poster of him in Tahrir square in Cairo, on the third anniversary of Egypt's uprising, January 25, 2014. The death toll from clashes during protests in Egypt on Saturday climbed to 29, state television quoted a health ministry official as saying. The fighting erupted on the third anniversary of the popular uprising which toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Security forces fought opponents of the army-backed government which replaced Islamist P

Egypt | Feb 10, 2014

Islamist Abul-Fotouh sits out Egypt’s election

The decision by Abdel-Mon’eim Abul-Fotouh not to run for president leaves open who, if anyone, will pick up the Islamist mantle in the election.

Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh (C) visits people outside a polling station during the presidential elections in Cairo May 23, 2012. Egyptians relished their first free leadership vote on Wednesday, with Islamists pitted against secular figures in a contest unthinkable before a popular revolt swept President Hosni Mubarak from power 15 months ago. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR32INP

Egypt | Feb 3, 2014

What to watch in Sisi’s run for president of Egypt

Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi could face a challenging transition from military man to candidate.

A man stands on a bridge where huge posters of Egypt's Army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are hanged in central Cairo February 3, 2014. Egypt is pushing ahead with an army-backed plan for political transition, with presidential and parliamentary elections due to take place within months. Sisi is widely expected to announce his presidential bid and win easily. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS) - RTX186DU

Egypt | Jan 6, 2014

In Egypt, watch the Nour Party

The Salafist party has been underestimated since 2011.

A man dips his finger in ink, as he holds a flyer from the Salafi political party Al-Nour, after casting his vote at a polling station in Toukh, El-Kalubia governorate about 25 km (16 miles) northeast of Cairo January 3, 2012. Egyptians voted in the third round of a parliamentary election on Tuesday that has so far handed Islamists the biggest share of seats in an assembly that will be central in the planned transition from army rule. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) - RTR2VUMG

Egypt | Dec 16, 2013

Muslim Brotherhood's new TV channel unlikely to influence viewers

Unless the broadcasters behind Rabaa TV can offer more than sarcasm and spin, viewers in Egypt are likely to lose interest.

Egypt | Dec 7, 2013

Egypt reacts to the news of Negm, Mandela, Sisi

Egyptian reactions to the deaths of Ahmed Fouad Negm and Nelson Mandela, and the announcement of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi win in TIME's reader poll for "Person of the Year," reflect the complexities of Egypt's political culture.