Hosni Mubarak
Dumb and Dumber
How neocons and Obama liberals have created catastrophe by consensus in the Middle East
Sundown: Egypt Riots on Anniversary of Revolt
Plus Bernard Malamud stories to get a celluloid second life
Better a Pharaoh or a Tempest?
They say democracies make good neighbors. For Israel these days, it doesn’t seem so straightforward.
The Popular Front Against Iran
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood and Saudi Arabia’s rulers bury their differences to fight the Shiite enemy
What’s Next for Egypt?
The Muslim Brotherhood, which won the presidency Saturday, sees itself as a corrective to modern Egyptian life
The Cold War’s Arab Spring
Stolen Kremlin records show how the Soviets, including Gorbachev, created many of today’s Middle East conflicts
Egypt Heads to Polls Amid Uncertain Outcome
13 candidates, four frontrunners, (probably) two finalists
An Egyptian Democrat Gives Up
The first free presidential election in Egypt begins today. No matter the winner, liberal democracy has lost.
Moderate Islamist Is Egypt’s Frontrunner
Aboul Fotouh reaps benefit of Brotherhood fatigue, opponent’s Mubarak link
Ultra-Right Backs Moderate Islamist in Egypt
Salafists, Christians could defeat Muslim Brotherhood for presidency
Adel Imam and Arab Farce
Egypt’s famous comic actor was on trial this week for offending Islam. But for Israeli kids, he was a beloved face on state TV’s weekly Arab Movie.
Hostage Crisis
The Egyptian government is preparing a show trial for 19 American pro-democracy organizers. Is this what life after Hosni Mubarak looks like?
Egypt’s Brotherhood Blazes Central Trail
Popular group must guard right flank but also stand up to military
Sundown: N.J. Rabbi Faces Five Years in Prison
Plus, Portman to make vegan documentary, Kunis does Dior, and more
Jewish Centurions vs. Rome
Street performers who pose for tourists by the Colosseum battle city authorities
When Berlin Meant Business
Berlin was once home to 50,000 Jewish-owned businesses. A historian is now obsessively reconstructing their demise.
In Praise of Dairy Restaurants
A visit to B&H Restaurant on Second Avenue brings back memories of milchig establishments of yore
Curse of the Survivor
Singer Vera Gran was haunted by allegations of Nazi collaboration. A new book asks if survival made her guilty.
