In an interesting article that dates back to 1996, Ahmed Mansour, a graduate of Al-Azhar University, provides a detailed analysis of the state of “democracy” in Egypt at the time of Presidents Sadat and Mubarak. In that article, Mansour explains ...
Siavash Naderi
I am a sophomore double concentrating in Mathematics and Philosophy. Despite having an interest in comparative constitutional law and International law, I am focusing mainly on issues with constitutional interpretation in the US Constitution in my columns for BPR.
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In an interesting article that dates back to 1996, Ahmed Mansour, a graduate of Al-Azhar University, provides a detailed analysis of the state of “democracy” in Egypt at the time of Presidents Sadat and Mubarak. In that article, Mansour explains ...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, I concluded that the Egyptian Preamble does not address the problem of sovereign immunity. I did not explain, however, why that problem is interesting in the first place. One could argue that Egypt today struggles with problems mu...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, I concluded that the Egyptian Preamble does not address the problem of sovereign immunity. I did not explain, however, why that problem is interesting in the first place. One could argue that Egypt today struggles with problems mu...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
For the next few weeks, I am planning to be writing on the Egyptian Constitution. Today, I begin with the starting words of the Preamble. The Egyptian Preamble starts the same way as the American one: We the People. In the United States, there is ove...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
For the next few weeks, I am planning to be writing on the Egyptian Constitution. Today, I begin with the starting words of the Preamble. The Egyptian Preamble starts the same way as the American one: We the People. In the United States, there is ove...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, I cited some parts of a paper by Professor Koppelman. Here, I am most concerned about his claim that the “framers displayed their faith by codifying abstract ideals such as equal protection.” [italics mine] This suggestion is ...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, I cited some parts of a paper by Professor Koppelman. Here, I am most concerned about his claim that the “framers displayed their faith by codifying abstract ideals such as equal protection.” [italics mine] This suggestion is ...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, I explained that certain provisions of the Constitution that are broad in nature must not be arbitrarily narrowed as a matter of judicial restraint. Along the same lines, I found an interesting article by Professor Andrew Koppelma...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, I explained that certain provisions of the Constitution that are broad in nature must not be arbitrarily narrowed as a matter of judicial restraint. Along the same lines, I found an interesting article by Professor Andrew Koppelma...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, Historical Seriousness and the Bill of Rights pt. 2, I explained the problem of selective historical reliance with a focus on Citizens United v. FEC. Here, I wish to finish that analysis. As mentioned before, Justice Stevens prese...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi
In my last article, Historical Seriousness and the Bill of Rights pt. 2, I explained the problem of selective historical reliance with a focus on Citizens United v. FEC. Here, I wish to finish that analysis. As mentioned before, Justice Stevens prese...
Siavash Naderi
Siavash Naderi