Double Standards: From Baghdad to Tehran to Tel Aviv Justice, when it becomes selective, loses both its meaning and its worth. I was raised in an environment that taught justice as the foundation of life—without it, no civilization can endure. As a child, I read Plato’s words: “Justice is giving …

Trump vs. Musk: Clash of the Titans By: Dr. Hossam Badrawi In one of the most controversial confrontations on the American stage, relations between current U.S. President Donald Trump and global tech pioneer Elon Musk are escalating to unprecedented levels. From trading criticisms to direct threats, the clash between high …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Willpower at Forty Defies the Laws of Time By: Dr. Hossam Badrawi In a thrilling final of the European Championship between Portugal and Spain, at a moment seemingly written for the history books, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the equalizing goal for his country… at the age of forty. It …

In a time when politics intersects with religion, and the roles within religious and constitutional institutions are being reshaped, there is an urgent need to reaffirm the constitutional principles endorsed by the Egyptian people in the aftermath of their revolution. The preamble to the Egyptian Constitution of 2014 states that …

Art and Thought… When the Mind Addresses the Nation’s Conscience On the evening of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Art Gallery Zamalek, Dr. Hossam Badrawi met with art and thought, beauty and meaning. Amidst the glow of the Nile and the magic of its colors, with art enthusiasts, at …

Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour… A Medal on the Chest of Friendship and the Nation By: Hossam Badrawi I had the honor of attending a reception hosted by the French Ambassador to Egypt and his wife, during which my friend, Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, was awarded the rank of Commander in …

Report on the Seminar for the Book “Ana Bent Meen?” On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, a distinguished seminar was held at Bibliothek in Arkan 2 to discuss Dr. Hossam Badrawi’s latest book, “Ana Bent Meen?” (Who’s My Father?). The event was moderated by the brilliant and cultured BBC presenter Nesma …

I read an article by writer Wagih El-Giayar in Al-Guardian Al-Masrya newspaper, reporting news about an upcoming decision at the level of the Prime Minister — during his meeting with the Minister of Religious Endowments — that the government intends to survey all Egyptian endowments in preparation for selling them. …

Dr. Hossam Badrawi at the Annual Scientific Conference of Kasr Al-Ainy Faculty of Medicine: “Let’s Rethink Brain Drain” Professor Dr. Hossam Badrawi, renowned intellectual, physician, and political figure, participated in the annual scientific conference of the Faculty of Medicine at Kasr Al-Ainy – Cairo University, held under the theme “Towards …

What Does the Egyptian Constitution Say? Article 2: “Islam is the religion of the state, Arabic is its official language, and the principles of Islamic Sharia are the main source of legislation.”1 Article 3: “The principles of the laws of Egyptians of Christians and Jews are the main source of …

Egyptian Liberal Party’s First Annual Conference: “Return of Egyptian Liberalism” On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Dr. Hossam Badrawi participated in the first annual conference of the Egyptian Liberal Party at the Helnan Landmark Hotel, under the slogan “Return of Egyptian Liberalism,” at the invitation of Shady El-Adl and the youth …

Between Freedom, Order, and Creativity: The Paradox of Modern Education By: Dr. Hossam Badrawi Do we raise our children on contradictions without realizing it? Do we encourage them to think freely, then reward those who obey without question? What occupies my mind are the contradictions we unknowingly plant in the …

I follow with deep concern the discussions in Parliament about the new draft law regulating fatwas (religious edicts). Before it is issued, I feel the need to express my opinion—before doing so becomes, under the new law, something punishable by law. Many of our intellectual, religious, and social conflicts do …

Hossam Badrawi, a prominent physician and politician and former head of the OB/GYN department in Cairo University’s Medical School, reflects on how the hidden world inside us shapes our health, identity, and being. Within the hushed corridors of the human gut, life thrives unseen. It is a vibrant, essential life …

Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes: The Power of Logic and the Logic of Power In a world dominated by the struggle between reason and self-interest, between justice and domination, the concept of the “Power of Logic” emerges as a tool of wisdom and persuasion, while the “Logic of Power” imposes itself …

Salah Diab, Myself, and the Balance of the Universe By Hossam Badrawi I read a beautiful article by my friend Salah Diab reflecting on how the universe functions—not on a macro level like the sun, moon, or the passing of days and seasons, but on the performance of small, seemingly …

Moroccan Writer Dr. Fathi Khaled Analyzes the Short Story Collection “Ana Bent Meen?” by Dr. Hossam Badrawi By Dr. Fathi Khaled A little over a year ago, I read “The Chimera”, Dr. Hossam Badrawi’s debut in the world of storytelling. And here I am today, deeply drawn to his second …

Pope “Leo” and a Message of Hope for Humanity By: Hossam Badrawi In a time when voices calling for harmony have become rare, Pope Francis stood reaching out to the “other,” apologizing for the mistakes of the past and seeking a shared human ground among religions. His voice was the …

In an era where science is accelerating and technology has advanced to reveal to us the secrets of the cell and the galaxy, the question of the place of faith becomes pressing. Is there still room for faith in a world governed by numbers and equations? Is faith the opposite …

At the invitation of Prof. Dr. Hossam Badrawi, Patron and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Takatof for Development Association and Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the “Gisour” Initiative, the Grand Celebration Hall at Suez Canal University witnessed today, Monday, May 5, 2025, a distinguished event to …