Commentary
Amr Hamzawy
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In The Media
Amr Hamzawy on Chicago Public Radio
By Amr Hamzawy
Published on Sep 14, 2005
On February 22, 2006, Amr Hamzawy discusses the postponement of Egypt's municipal elections.
Please click here to listen to the February 22, 2006 interview.
On December 2, he discusses the fraud and violence surrounding the Egyptian parliamentary elections.
Please click here to listen to the December 2, 2005 interview.
On August 31, 2005 he talks about the upcoming presidential election in Egypt and the possibility for political reform.
Please click here to listen to the August 31 interview.
On September 8, 2005 he assesses Hosni Mubarak's victory in the presidential election and what this means for democracy in Egypt.
About the Author
Amr Hamzawy
Director, Middle East Program
Amr Hamzawy is a senior fellow and the director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. His research and writings focus on governance in the Middle East and North Africa, social vulnerability, and the different roles of governments and civil societies in the region.
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Recent Work
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