2026 Collective Activities & Articles
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: The Deficiency of Reason and the Crime of Thinking
July 27, 2026
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: The Deficiency of Reason and the Crime of Thinking
As a continuation of my conversations with young people about the importance of thinking—and after discussing how the pursuit of…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: Who Chooses the UN Secretary-General? The Democracy of the Stage… and the Dictatorship of Reality
July 23, 2026
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: Who Chooses the UN Secretary-General? The Democracy of the Stage… and the Dictatorship of Reality
I recently received a message from my friend, Ambassador Magd Abdel Fattah, a distinguished diplomat, former Assistant Secretary-General of the…
The Blackbird and I By Hossam Badrawi
July 22, 2026
The Blackbird and I By Hossam Badrawi
In the early morning, before the world around me awakens, I hear its voice. I do not see it, but…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … How Do Nations Change? Reform versus Revolution
July 22, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … How Do Nations Change? Reform versus Revolution
Do nations change suddenly, as the weather shifts overnight? Or are the dramatic scenes we witness in streets and public…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: When Football Becomes a Lesson in Life
July 20, 2026
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: When Football Becomes a Lesson in Life
I will begin with a confession: I have been an admirer of Cristiano Ronaldo since the very beginning of his…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: Are we witnessing the next stage of human biology?
July 16, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: Are we witnessing the next stage of human biology?
From shifting hormone patterns to epigenetics, emerging research raises profound questions about the future of the human body and our…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … A Child’s Freedom: Between Roots and Wings
July 15, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … A Child’s Freedom: Between Roots and Wings
A Child’s Freedom: Between Roots and Wings An Essay on Parenting, Values, and the Right to Question By Hossam Badrawi…
The Loss of Truth Between Justice, Falsehood, and Fabrication By Hossam Badrawi
July 14, 2026
The Loss of Truth Between Justice, Falsehood, and Fabrication By Hossam Badrawi
You may be right, but you lose your case the moment you defend it with lies. This is a…
Missing Links Beneath Egypt’s Sands By Hossam Badrawi
July 14, 2026
Missing Links Beneath Egypt’s Sands By Hossam Badrawi
A lower jawbone, no larger than the palm of a hand, lay buried beneath the sands of Wadi Moghra…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: When the world’s brightest minds change direction
July 13, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: When the world’s brightest minds change direction
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi’s move from the United States to China offers more than a personal career story, reflecting…
Where Does the Investor’s Right End, and the Human Right Begin? By Hossam Badrawi
July 13, 2026
Where Does the Investor’s Right End, and the Human Right Begin? By Hossam Badrawi
Every civilization is tested at the moment when two legitimate rights come into conflict. On one side stands the investor,…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Honored at the 5th ESEGO International Congress and Chairs Scientific Session
July 9, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Honored at the 5th ESEGO International Congress and Chairs Scientific Session
Dr. Hossam Badrawi, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, was honored by the…
When the Camera Puts Time on Trial: The Philosophy of VAR and the Crisis of Retroactive Justice By Hossam Badrawi
July 8, 2026
When the Camera Puts Time on Trial: The Philosophy of VAR and the Crisis of Retroactive Justice By Hossam Badrawi
The referee blew the whistle. The Egyptian supporters erupted in celebration—a moment of joy that echoed far beyond the…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: The Philosophy of VAR and the Crisis of Retroactive Justice
July 8, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: The Philosophy of VAR and the Crisis of Retroactive Justice
The referee blew his whistle, and the Egyptian supporters erupted in a wave of joy that seemed to cross continents.…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … Political Independence Begins with the Economy and Knowledge
July 8, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … Political Independence Begins with the Economy and Knowledge
We often hear grand political terms such as national sovereignty, political independence, and an independent national decision. Yet the question…
On “Theorizing”: When a Word Becomes an Accusation By Dr. Hossam Badrawi
July 6, 2026
On “Theorizing”: When a Word Becomes an Accusation By Dr. Hossam Badrawi
There is one phrase that can instantly silence even the most well-reasoned speaker in an Arab discussion: “You’re just…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: The Egypt We Dream Of
July 6, 2026
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: The Egypt We Dream Of
Dr. Osama Hamdy, a professor at Harvard University, is a globally recognized expert in diabetes research and treatment. He…
The Octagon and the Philosophy of Managing National Power in Egypt By Dr. Hossam Badrawi
July 4, 2026
The Octagon and the Philosophy of Managing National Power in Egypt By Dr. Hossam Badrawi
The inauguration of The Octagon, the headquarters of Egypt’s Strategic Command, is an occasion whose significance extends far beyond…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … Between the State, the Homeland, and the Planet
July 1, 2026
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Masry Al-Youm … Between the State, the Homeland, and the Planet
It may not be correct to separate identity from citizenship, because citizenship, in its deeper meaning, is not merely a…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: A Letter to a Generation That Inherited the Examination Without Taking It
June 29, 2026
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: A Letter to a Generation That Inherited the Examination Without Taking It
By a simple calculation and based on statistical sources, the number of children under the age of 15 in…