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Nancy Yousef

Dissecting The Egyptian Division in Cairo & the United States

The world reacted to the violence in Egypt yesterday, with President Obama condemning the bloodshed and canceling joint military exercises, though he made no mention of any changes to aid. “The Egyptian people deserve better than what we’ve seen over the last several days,” the president said Thursday. “And to the Egyptian people, let me […]

Obama’s foreign policy: What should he talk about?

Egyptian-Americans Weigh in on Nation’s New Chapter

A Look Back at the Arab Spring

As 2011 Draws to a Close, the Arab Spring Marches On

The World

Egypt’s First Female Presidential Candidate

Global Politics

Bothaina Kamel, a television anchor in Egypt has thrown her hat into the political ring, becoming Egypt’s first female nominee for president. Also joining us is Nancy Yousef, Egyptian-American and professor at the City University of New York-Baruch.

Round Table: Obama Administration’s Middle East Policies

On Thursday, President Obama plans to deliver an important speech regarding his Administration’s Middle East policy. For first time since demonstrations and political revolutions began sweeping across the Middle East and Northern Africa, President Obama will likely address specific countries, including Bahrain and Yemen.  The Takeaway hosts a round table discussion with Arab-Americans, who share their […]

Impressions of a Revolution

Conflict & Justice

Nancy Yousef, Egyptian-American professor of English literature at CUNY Baruch, shares her thoughts and digests all that’s happened over the last three weeks, and her hopes for the future of the country.

With Friends and Relatives in Egypt: Response from the US

Conflict & Justice

Nancy Yousef is an Egyptian-American living in New York. It is with anxiety and sadness, that she reflects on what she’s hearing from her friends and family in Egypt and how she thinks the events may play out.

Update: Uprising in Egypt

Conflict & Justice

Nancy Yousef, Egyptian-American Professor of English Literature at the City University of New York, Baruch and Zachary Lockman, Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History at New York University reflect on the latest from Egypt.