Sultan al-Qassemi
Spiraling relations between the Brotherhood and the UAE
Opinion
January 10, 2013
Spiraling relations between the Brotherhood and the UAE
Last year the Muslim Brotherhood — an organization viewed with much skepticism both inside and outside Egypt, and especially in…
The fate of the ‘Brotherhoods’ outside Egypt
Opinion
October 21, 2012
The fate of the ‘Brotherhoods’ outside Egypt
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood today is the political group that calls the shots, affecting not only Egypt but also countries where…
Morsy to renew the Brotherhood-Saudi relationship
Opinion
July 19, 2012
Morsy to renew the Brotherhood-Saudi relationship
President Mohamed Morsy’s visit to Saudi Arabia last week was a success. The fact that the visit even took place…
Nayef’s demise: Relief for the Brothers?
Opinion
June 25, 2012
Nayef’s demise: Relief for the Brothers?
The demise of Saudi Crown Prince Nayef will have significant repercussions not only in the Gulf but also on the…
The Brotherhood goes to Saudi
Opinion
May 6, 2012
The Brotherhood goes to Saudi
Unlikely circumstances came together in the past few days to mend ties between Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood. Since…
Saudi-Egyptian breakdown: What’s at stake?
Opinion
April 30, 2012
Saudi-Egyptian breakdown: What’s at stake?
“This time it’s personal” — this phrase from the popular movie series Jaws may sum up sentiments by senior royals…
Qatar and Saudi Arabia at odds over Shater’s nomination
Opinion
April 6, 2012
Qatar and Saudi Arabia at odds over Shater’s nomination
The Muslim Brotherhood’s surprise announcement nominating Khairat al-Shater for the presidency has ruffled feathers not only in Egypt but also…
The Brotherhood and Gulf security
Opinion
February 23, 2012
The Brotherhood and Gulf security
“Push your flight back tomorrow,” Khaled al-Qazzaz, the foreign relations coordinator at the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP)…
Will Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood mend ties with Gulf States?
Opinion
February 7, 2012
Will Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood mend ties with Gulf States?
As the Muslim Brotherhood ascends to power, a question remains on how the once “banned” group will handle the issue…