Egypt

Policy Analysis on Egypt

The uptick in Sinai attacks since Morsi's ouster has raised political and security concerns that may force Egypt's military to assert itself in the peninsula.

Jul 11, 2013

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Ehud Yaari

Brief Analysis

Gulf Aid to Egypt and U.S. Policy

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait's new financial aid to Cairo should be used to facilitate a political transition and stabilize Egypt's fragile economy.

Jul 10, 2013

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Simon Henderson

Video

Understanding Egypt's Tamarod Revolution: What Happened? What's Next?

On June 30, 2013, millions of Egyptians took to the street to demand the resignation of President Muhammad Morsi in what organizers called the "Tamarod," or rebellion. The military responded by issuing an ultimatum that the president step down within forty-eight hours. By July 2, the Morsi era was over

Jul 10, 2013

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Robert Satloff
Eric Trager

Brief Analysis

Ramallah Trumps Gaza on the Crisis in Cairo

The Muslim Brotherhood's ouster in Egypt is a gain for Abbas and a loss for Hamas, improving the odds of talks with Israel but not of bridging the deep Palestinian divide.

Jul 9, 2013

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Getting Egypt Right This Time

International legitimacy and international aid are Washington's best sources of leverage for convincing the Egyptian military and its allies to act responsibly.

Jul 9, 2013

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Michael Singh

Brief Analysis

Iran's Losing Bet in Egypt

Morsi's ouster is another blow to Tehran's political and ideological standing in the region.

Jul 8, 2013

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Mehdi Khalaji

Articles & Testimony

How Morsi Came Undone

A closer look at how Egypt's president lost his power and moral authority.

Jul 5, 2013

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Eric Trager

Articles & Testimony

Democracy in Egypt Needs More Than an Election

What is clear is that the Muslim Brotherhood did not offer the right path for change.

Jul 5, 2013

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

Witnessing a Coup in Egypt

Police that suffocated protesters with tear gas in 2011 were now standing alongside them.

Jul 5, 2013

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Eric Trager

Articles & Testimony

After Mohammad Morsi's Ouster, a Second Chance for Obama

With the American brand sullied by the perception of deference to the Muslim Brotherhood, the next phase of U.S.-Egypt relations will be rocky, but U.S. influence still exists.

Jul 3, 2013

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Robert Satloff

Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Egypt Now a Policy Challenge for Qatar's New Ruler

The chaotic events in Egypt are also a major test for Qatar, whose extensive diplomatic and financial support for Morsi's government now looks like overreach.

Jul 3, 2013

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The Muslim Brotherhood Can't Save Morsi Now

Morsi and his supporters are outnumbered, and the protestors show no sign of wavering.

Jul 3, 2013

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Eric Trager

Religious Persecution in Egypt

On July 3, Washington Institute fellow David Schenker presented a paper at an EU parliamentary conference titled “Briefing, Discussion, and Legal Implications of Religious Persecution.” The following is an excerpt; download the PDF to read the full paper. Egypt has long been ruled by authoritarians, and for most of the

Jul 3, 2013

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David Schenker

Syrian Conflict Amplifies Egypt's Sectarian Tensions

Egyptian Salafists are using Iran's support for Syria to advance their own deeply held anti-Shiite agenda.

Jul 1, 2013

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Eric Trager

Brief Analysis

After Protests, A U.S. Triage Policy for Egypt

Morsi is now president in name only, so Washington's priorities should be warning him against a violent crackdown and limiting the damage to Egypt's institutions.

Jul 1, 2013

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Eric Trager

A Conversation on Egypt's Future

Al-Wafd correspondent Hend Selim interviews David Pollock on Sinai insecurity, sectarian strife, Suez development controversies, and other issues currently being debated in Egypt.

Jun 28, 2013

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Egypt Will Erupt Again on June 30

Given the opposition's growing rage and the Brotherhood's increasingly confrontational stance, the upcoming nationwide protests are unlikely to end well.

Jun 24, 2013

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Eric Trager

Fikra Forum

Egypt’s State of Rebellion

Recent clashes between Muslim Brotherhood and neighborhood youth highlight tension and the group’s desire to control the Egyptian state’s vital institutions.

Jun 18, 2013

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Maged Atef

Brief Analysis

Morsi's Provocative Appointments

Although Washington has long sought to moderate the Brotherhood's behavior through quiet diplomacy, Morsi's inflammatory political appointments suggest that this approach has failed.

Jun 18, 2013

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Eric Trager

Brief Analysis

Egypt's NGO Convictions Demand an Assertive Response

The Muslim Brotherhood has no interest in adding an international crisis to its many domestic crises, so a strong U.S. response to today's court decision would likely bear fruit in Cairo.

Jun 4, 2013

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Eric Trager

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