Personal Experience

This is not cultural shock, this is cultural illiteracy

If you have looked at my blog before, you probably know about my struggle to integrate fully into Egyptian culture.

Politics

Why I am against Morsi’s declaration

I am writing this post to document my objection to the latest constitutional declaration announced by Egypt’s president Mohammed Morsi. My

Personal Experience Politics

My isolation bubble and why I keep myself there

I am Egyptian. That, in itself, should tell you a lot. My country has gone through a lot. At first,

Politics

He who has ears, let him hear

Once upon a time in Germany, an ultra-nationalist and extreme right wing party, the Nazi party, came to power. The

Personal Experience Politics

The saga continues…

Those of you who know me, probably know that I have a problem with rent controlled tenants in my apartment building.

Politics

Why abandon nuclear energy?

Ever since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, there seems to be a global trend towards phasing out nuclear energy. A lot