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Street protests down, but not ruled out as a tactic
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Street protests down, but not ruled out as a tactic
During the military council’s press conference on Monday about the recent violence around the cabinet building, Major General Adel Emara…
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
Egypt
December 14, 2011
In Suez, tribal loyalties raise fears of Islamist and liberal parties alike
SUEZ — Even though Suez is hardly a Bedouin or tribal city, liberal and Islamist powers have agreed that kinship and…
Wednesday’s papers: Tunisian and Egyptian Islamists are not the same
Egypt
October 26, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Tunisian and Egyptian Islamists are not the same
Following the death of Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi, Egyptian commentators have alleged that Egypt’s media as a whole failed to…
Crisis brewing over constitutional principles
Egypt
August 24, 2011
Crisis brewing over constitutional principles
A cabinet-backed charter calling for legal provisions guaranteeing a democratic and secular Egyptian government has sparked fierce debate - and…
Brotherhood-led political alliance on verge of collapse
Egypt
August 16, 2011
Brotherhood-led political alliance on verge of collapse
The Democratic Alliance for Egypt, a massive political coalition formed in early June to heal the rift between Islamists and…
ElBaradei criticizes political transition, saying it lacks clarity
Egypt
August 8, 2011
ElBaradei criticizes political transition, saying it lacks clarity
The post-Mubarak transitional period has been marred by “randomness” and a lack of clarity, Mohamed ElBaradei, a potential presidential candidate…
Egypt’s left: Searching for status
Egypt
August 8, 2011
Egypt’s left: Searching for status
Three months before the November parliamentary elections, new political parties are ratifying their official status from every end of the…
Islamist presidential candidate lays out conservative views
Egypt
August 7, 2011
Islamist presidential candidate lays out conservative views
In an Islamic state, the president should be responsible for ensuring that Islamic rituals are observed, including the wearing of…
Islamist presidential hopeful calls for September parliamentary elections
Egypt
July 30, 2011
Islamist presidential hopeful calls for September parliamentary elections
Islamist presidential hopeful Mohamed Selim al-Awa on Friday called for conducting parliamentary elections in September.
Can Egypt’s military be trusted to defend democracy?
Egypt
July 6, 2011
Can Egypt’s military be trusted to defend democracy?
As Egypt struggles to lay the foundations of a genuine democracy, the debate over the future role of the military…