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Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: Dinosaurs, Turtles, and Humans
December 24, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: Dinosaurs, Turtles, and Humans
The earliest known ancestors of turtles appeared about 220–240 million years ago (in the late Triassic period), roughly the same…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: Do you believe in life after birth?
December 23, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: Do you believe in life after birth?
In a mother’s womb, there were two unborn babies. One asked the other:“Do you believe in life after birth?” The…
To the Copts of Egypt Wishing you a happy celebration — Hossam Badrawi
December 22, 2025
To the Copts of Egypt Wishing you a happy celebration — Hossam Badrawi
The civil state is not built only by laws and institutions; it is built first by knowledge, and by the…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: State of the Project or State of the Citizen?
December 21, 2025
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: State of the Project or State of the Citizen?
“State of the Project or State of the Citizen?” is not a slogan; it is a key to understanding what…
Zamalek Club Elections: Happy, Sad, and Hopeful By Hossam Badrawi
December 20, 2025
Zamalek Club Elections: Happy, Sad, and Hopeful By Hossam Badrawi
I am happy about the victory of Ibrahim Zaher and about half of his slate, and I am also happy…
Evelyne Porret: When Beauty Builds a Village By Hossam Badrawi
December 20, 2025
Evelyne Porret: When Beauty Builds a Village By Hossam Badrawi
Who Is Evelyne Porret? Evelyne Porret is a Swiss ceramic artist who came to Egypt in the 1960s and settled…
The Gas Deal Between Egypt and Israel: The Logic of Interests and the Limits of National Security By Hossam Badrawi
December 20, 2025
The Gas Deal Between Egypt and Israel: The Logic of Interests and the Limits of National Security By Hossam Badrawi
I follow with great interest—and with some concern—the intensity of the debate surrounding the gas deal between Egypt and Israel.…
The Manufacture of Consciousness By Hossam Badrawi
December 17, 2025
The Manufacture of Consciousness By Hossam Badrawi
“Where do I start?”—this is a dialogue with oneself that may lead every reader of this article to turn inward,…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: Conspiracy Theory and Political Reality
December 16, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: Conspiracy Theory and Political Reality
In our current era, the term “conspiracy theory” has become a common weapon to dismiss any narrative that challenges the…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: Rules of Dialogue: How to Disagree to Connect
December 15, 2025
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: Rules of Dialogue: How to Disagree to Connect
Our society today faces a real crisis in managing disagreement. Many people believe that merely discussing what they consider “non-negotiables”…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: Zoroastrians and Sabians
December 13, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: Zoroastrians and Sabians
In the ancient East, where most of the great questions about creation and destiny were born, religions emerged whose effects…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Mawqi‘: The Moment of Life and Living the Moment
December 13, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Mawqi‘: The Moment of Life and Living the Moment
Life may be long in the number of days, but it is not measured by length—rather, by depth. How many…
“The Making of Habit” by Hossam Badrawi
December 10, 2025
“The Making of Habit” by Hossam Badrawi
Thoughts swirl in my mind in the hours—or minutes—right before waking up. I don’t really know the true relativity of…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: The Dilemma of Democracy Between Idea and Reality
December 9, 2025
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: The Dilemma of Democracy Between Idea and Reality
Egypt – like many countries in the region – is living a complex dilemma regarding the model of governance most…
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: Who Shapes the Future – Education Is Not a Goal but a Tool
December 8, 2025
Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Hurriya: Who Shapes the Future – Education Is Not a Goal but a Tool
There is a familiar phrase repeated in every development plan: “We must link education to the labor market.”A comforting phrase,…
Hossam Badrawi to Al-Hurriya: A Solidarity Position with Quswa
December 7, 2025
Hossam Badrawi to Al-Hurriya: A Solidarity Position with Quswa
I was struck by the harsh measures taken in the raid on the home of the media presenter Quswa Al-Khalali—if…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Mawqi‘: about Triviality
December 6, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for Al-Mawqi‘: about Triviality
In our present era, we find that the culture of triviality has asserted itself in an unprecedented way across various…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: A Philosophical and Social Reading of the Verse: “Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.” (Qur’an 104:1)
December 6, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes for “Egyptke”: A Philosophical and Social Reading of the Verse: “Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.” (Qur’an 104:1)
“Humazah” refers to harming and belittling people—whether through direct hurtful speech, insulting gestures, or actions that make others feel small,…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: Children between worlds: Embracing difference while preserving inner foundations
December 4, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi Writes for Al-Ahram: Children between worlds: Embracing difference while preserving inner foundations
In an age where screens replace storytellers and algorithms shape identities, Hossam Badrawi, a prominent physician, politician, and former head…
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes: Cairo International University Theater Festival — Creativity and Beauty 2025
December 3, 2025
Dr. Hossam Badrawi writes: Cairo International University Theater Festival — Creativity and Beauty 2025
Our vision for education affirms the importance of building young people’s character — something that can only happen through experience,…