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Nervana Mahmoud

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Has Egypt finally broken with the myth of the 'good autocrat'? - Telegraph

Has Egypt finally broken with the myth of the 'good autocrat'? - Telegraph

Eighteen months on, it is still too early to judge Egypt 's January 25th revolution. This was a unique revolu…

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What now for Egypt? - Telegraph

What now for Egypt? - Telegraph

Tomorrow should be a crucial day in the history of Egypt. Two verdicts are expected from the Supreme Consitut…

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The Arab-Israeli conflict is stuck in a dangerous stalemate - Telegraph

The Arab-Israeli conflict is stuck in a dangerous stalemate - Telegraph

Throughout its history, the Arab-Israeli conflict has been shaped by two alternating approaches: a radical ap…

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Is Priest Who Inspired Video Worth All The Rage? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Is Priest Who Inspired Video Worth All The Rage? - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Nervana Mahmoud argues that a rational, mature, intellectual response - not blind anger - is the way to handl…

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Abu Mazen Pressured By New Hamas Alliances - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

Abu Mazen Pressured By New Hamas Alliances - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

It may be subtle, it may be slow, but undoubtedly the uprisings in the Arab world - particularly in Egypt - h…

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Haggling over Gaza

Haggling over Gaza

Frantic diplomatic efforts are ongoing in Cairo and all the major Palestinian players are involved: Hamas; Kh…

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Trafalgar Square and the Limits of Religious Expression in Britain

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By Nervana Mahmoud
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On 16 March 2026, around 3,000 people gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square for the annual Open Iftar organised by the Ramadan Tent Project. Qur’an recitation, nasheeds, speeches, and the Maghrib prayer filled the square, with the Islamic call for prayers,,adhan, broadcast across one of Britain’s most iconic public spaces. London Mayor Sadiq Khan joined the worshippers. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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The US-Iran war. Day 4: Succession Under Fire

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By Nervana Mahmoud
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By Day 4, this war has crossed a decisive threshold. It is no longer only about degrading missile sites or dismantling air defenses. It is about who rules Iran — and whether the Islamic Republic can manage a leadership transition under bombardment. After President Donald Trump warned that “the big one” was coming, Israel expanded simultaneous strikes across Tehran, Beirut, and — most significantly — Qom. The battlefield has moved from infrastructure to institution.
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This week in Egypt by Nervana Mahmoud

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By Nervana Mahmoud
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A weekly chronicle of Egypt's news and report in addition to my weekly blog.
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