Author: Shahid Bolsen

The reality of the global power structure at this point dictates that we should regard ourselves as being permanently in a state of resistance and opposition, and we should not, as Islamic parties, seek to ascend to the government. Taking traditional political office is a losing proposition today. Even if an Islamist party comes to…

It is a mistake in Egypt to focus on changing the government, and trying to return Morsi to power, etc. The form and features of the government do not actually matter that much, and that’s not what the problem is in Egypt. It is only a distraction to become obsessed with “restoring democracy” and so…