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Apr 28, 2014

EconSource: IMF disburses $225 million for Tunisia

By EconSource

Follow the latest in economic news and developments about the Arab transition countries. 

MENASource

Apr 28, 2014

The Tunisian Diaspora is the Key to FDI

By Mohamed Malouche

In the wake of Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa’s world tour to court international assistance, the focus on Tunisia’s economy has taken center stage a means to further the country’s momentum—but not all options are being explored.

North Africa

MENASource

Apr 26, 2014

What Tony Blair’s Views Say about Britain’s Foreign Policy

By Tom Dale

Tony Blair’s views on Islamism and the Middle East – including Egypt – received a controversial airing at a speech he gave on Wednesday, in which he called for the West to intervene across the region against Islamism, and in support of its opponents. 

North Africa

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 […]