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Of particular focus and interest are the minorities, women, and the youth populations across the region and how they are affected by the changing environments.

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The Week in Egypt [April 26, 2014]

MENASource
May 21, 2025

Iran’s shadow looms large over the Houthi ceasefire

The Houthis may have suspended their attacks on US vessels, but it’s too soon for another “mission accomplished” in the Middle East.

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The Week in Egypt [April 26, 2014]

MENASource
May 16, 2025

The killing of Abdul Ghani al-Kikli may be a turning point for Libya

By
Karim Mezran and Dario Cristiani

The killing is considered to be part of a push to eliminate influential militia leaders and consolidate GNU loyalist control over Tripoli.

Libya
Middle East

The Week in Egypt [April 26, 2014]

MENASource
May 15, 2025

Feeding the ‘water mafia’: Sanctions relief and Iran’s water crisis

By
Nik Kowsar

Trump comments mark the first time a US president acknowledges a “water mafia”: a connected network responsible for ecological catastrophes.

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

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MENASource

Apr 25, 2014

The Week in Egypt [April 26, 2014]

By Daniel Stoker

Catch up on the latest out of Egypt every week, with analysis, news updates, photos, videos, and more.

North Africa

MENASource

Apr 25, 2014

Top News: Six Sinai Militants Killed; Seven Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis Members Arrested

By MENASource

At least six militants were killed on Wednesday in an air strike by the army in Northern Sinai’s Sheikh Zuweid, including one of the prominent leaders of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis extremist group, army sources said. Twenty of the militants were wounded in the security operation, according to the sources. In Cairo and Qalyubiya, the National […]

MENASource

Apr 25, 2014

Top News: Two Killed in Clashes as Several Egyptian Cities Witness Demonstrations

By EgyptSource

Several cities witnessed demonstrations and rallies organized by supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi despite the presence of intense security on Friday. Two people were killed during clashes between Islamists and security forces south of Cairo according to reports from Al Ahram.

MENASource

Apr 24, 2014

The Obama Doctrine: Hof Remarks in Beirut

By Frederic C. Hof

The key source for what we might call the Obama Doctrine is the president’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2013. The speech was preceded by a policy review in the White House during the summer of 2013. That review was overseen by the new Assistant to the President for National […]

Syria

MENASource

Apr 24, 2014

Resurrecting the Egyptian Conscience to Say No to Violence

By Amrou Kotb

A Friday afternoon editing shift at a Cairo-based media outlet is customarily filled with reports detailing the casualties of violent post-Friday-prayer demonstrations. A final update on clashes in Cairo’s Ain Shams on March 28 contained the same terms we have become accustomed to seeing: “clashes turn violent,” “tear gas,” “supporters of the ousted president,” and […]

North Africa

MENASource

Apr 24, 2014

Top News: US to Release Additional Funds to Egypt upon Congressional Approval

By EgyptSource

Washington said on Wednesday it would move forward with releasing $650 million in funding for Egypt, continuing to ease a partial aid suspension following the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi last year and a violent crackdown on his supporters.

MENASource

Apr 24, 2014

Top News: Jordan Amends Anti-Terror Law to Face Syria Fallout

By MENASource

Controversial amendments to Jordan’s anti-terrorism law seek to curb the influence of homegrown al-Qaeda affiliated jihadists fighting the Syrian regime. New articles added to the law and approved by MPs on Tuesday deem “joining or attempting to join armed or terrorist groups, or recruiting or attempting to recruit people to join these groups” acts of […]

MENASource

Apr 24, 2014

What Next For US Policy in Syria?

By Frederic C. Hof

When national security advisor Susan Rice oversaw a Middle East policy review last summer, the guiding concept was to limit the president’s investment of time and energy in the myriad crises of the region. Considering himself to have been elected to end wars, restore the economy, institute national health care, and rebalance foreign policy in […]

Syria

MENASource

Apr 24, 2014

The Political Process in Libya

By Karim Mezran

Libya’s road to democracy is shaky at best. Security is deteriorating, with targeted killings, criminal attacks, and bombings on the rise and clashes between rival armed groups—some apparently with government legitimacy and others not—growing more frequent. While these negative trends put tremendous pressure on the transition, Libya’s political process, albeit fickle, manages to keep moving. […]

Libya

MENASource

Apr 23, 2014

The Road to Presidential Elections [Update 4]

By EgyptSource

With voting in Egypt’s second presidential elections in two years expected to take place on May 26 and 27, EgyptSource will be providing periodic updates on the latest news coming out of the Egyptian elections process.

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