Author: Shahid Bolsen

The most effective strategy for pursuing independence and popular sovereignty in Egypt today is neither armed conflict with the security forces, nor mass revolt against the regime. Not only are these options unfeasible given the reality that opposition parties are in the minority; but also, neither approach actually confronts the real power system controlling Egypt….

There have been at least 5 historical phases in the ongoing conflict with the “West”: • The Byzantines– From the time of Tabuk until the Conquest of Turkey • The Spanish– From around the conquest until the destruction of al-Andalus • The Crusades– From the invasion of Palestine until the victory of Salahuddeen • Colonialism—From…