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Egypt's Western Security Concerns
Amid deterioration in Libya and militant attacks in Egypt's Western Desert, resuming U.S. military aid to Cairo is more crucial than ever.
Aug 8, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
  • Gilad Wenig
Brief Analysis
Using Gaza's Border Crossings to Cement a Ceasefire
The international community should focus on systematically rolling back Hamas political and security control while opening Gaza to the outside world -- beginning with a reestablished PA foothold at the Rafah crossing.
Aug 7, 2014
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  • Neri Zilber
Articles & Testimony
Whatever Happened to the Egyptian Revolution?
Galal Amin's latest book on Egypt resorts to the unfortunate and simplistic tactic of attributing all domestic problems to foreign enemies.
Jul 22, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
Brief Analysis
Sisi's Egypt and the Gaza Conflict
Washington should not be nostalgic for the days when a Muslim Brotherhood government had greater sway in Gaza City.
Jul 14, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
Brief Analysis
U.S. Support to Counter Egypt's Insurgency (Still) on Hold
The policy of conditioning delivery of Apache helicopters and other equipment enhances neither freedom in Egypt nor the prospect of defeating Islamist militants in the Sinai.
Jul 8, 2014
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  • David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
Sisi's Spin Man
Even Egypt's most well-educated military officer may have trouble selling the public on Sisi's prospects for overcoming the country's immense challenges.
Jul 1, 2014
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  • Gilad Wenig
Articles & Testimony
Hillary: I'm Done with Crazy Egyptian Conspiracy Theories
The former secretary of state's memoirs illustrate how Egypt's misplaced focus on supposed American conspiracies has exacerbated U.S. skepticism regarding Cairo's recent political direction.
Jun 11, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
Articles & Testimony
Sisi's Fearful Egypt
Despite the Muslim Brotherhood's extrication, fear is still the primary motivator of Egyptian politics, which does not bode well for fostering stability and inclusiveness.
Jun 11, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
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Brief Analysis
Toward the Sisi Era: A New Page in U.S.-Egypt Relations?
Three experts offer firsthand observations on Egypt's presidential election and its aftermath, including recommendations for the future direction of U.S. policy and aid dollars.
Jun 6, 2014
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  • Eric Bjornlund
  • Eric Trager
  • Michele Dunne
Brief Analysis
Egypt After the Election: Advancing the Strategic Relationship
Instead of careening between short-term objectives, U.S. policy toward Egypt should take a long-term, multilateral view that focuses on advancing security cooperation and political and economic reform simultaneously.
May 30, 2014
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  • Michael Singh
Articles & Testimony
Egypt's Also-Ran
Meet the man crazy enough to run for president against the new strongman in Cairo.
May 22, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
Articles & Testimony
The Muslim Brotherhood Thinks It's Winning Again
Given the Brotherhood's persistent and dangerous delusion, the existential struggle that has defined Egyptian politics since Morsi's removal will likely worsen.
May 19, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
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Israel vs. al-Qaeda: Emerging Challenges on Two Fronts
A CIA veteran and an Israeli security expert discuss the growing presence of al-Qaeda affiliates in Sinai and Syria.
May 9, 2014
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  • Ehud Yaari
  • Michael Morell
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In-Depth Reports
Strategy and Leadership: America's Core Challenges in the Middle East
Martin Indyk, U.S. special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, diagnosed the collapse of recent peace talks in a frank keynote address to the Institute's 2014 Weinberg Founders Conference. Watch his remarks and download a transcript. Also view other sessions, with speakers including Sen. Tim Kaine, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak, and former French ambassador to Washington Jean-David Levitte.
May 7, 2014
Brief Analysis
Egypt Emerges as a Route for Israeli Natural Gas Exports
Piping Israeli gas to liquefaction plants in Egypt is the most commercially logical option but remains politically risky.
May 6, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
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Brief Analysis
Islamists in Government: Do They Moderate Once in Power?
A senior State Department advisor and two Washington Institute scholars discuss what lessons can -- and cannot -- be drawn from the Islamist political experience in Egypt, Pakistan, Morocco, and other countries.
May 1, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
  • Haroon Ullah
  • Vish Sakthivel
Brief Analysis
Resuming Military Aid to Egypt: A Strategic Imperative
Given the important strategic interests at stake and the unlikelihood of changing Cairo's short-term behavior, Secretary Kerry should be prepared to use all available options to keep the aid flowing.
Apr 30, 2014
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  • Eric Trager
Articles & Testimony
Hezbollah's Man in Egypt
A new report examining Hezbollah's activity in Egypt and how it relates to the group's wider "resistance" mission.
Apr 28, 2014
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Nabil Fahmy Visits Washington
The latest official Egyptian visits to Washington need to be complemented by a high-level Egyptian military delegation that engages senior U.S. policymakers, as well as a broader attempt to improve political understanding between the two countries.
Apr 25, 2014
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  • Adel El-Adawy
Articles & Testimony
The Candidate in His Labyrinth
Egypt's president-in-waiting says he's widely loved, so why does he sleep in an undisclosed location and fear for his life?
Apr 23, 2014
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  • Eric Trager

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