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May 10, 2013

The Libyan Southern Front: Between Conflict and Dialogue

By Valerie Stocker and Karim Mezran

Analysis of Libya’s security crisis has largely centered on the country’s northern coastal cities, where the issue of rogue militias challenging the government is well known. What is often overlooked—and much less understood—is the security situation in the south. This vast, underpopulated territory has become a gateway for many of the security problems Libya and […]

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May 9, 2013

The Challenge of Religious Freedom in Egypt

By Fady Salah

“Freedom of belief is inviolable and the state guarantees freedom of religious practice and freedom to establish houses of worship for the divine religions (Islam – Christianity – Judaism)…” So says Egypt’s new constitution, specifically in Article 43. This same phrase was included in Egypt’s 1971 constitution, and it seems that little else has changed […]

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May 9, 2013

Top News: Morsi Seeks Closer Trade Ties with Brazil

By Egypt Source

Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi has approved a law allowing the state to issue Islamic bonds, the official gazette said Wednesday, ending a troubled passage for a bill the government hopes will help revive its flagging finances.

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May 8, 2013

The Questionable Campaign Behind Libya’s Political Isolation Law

By Eric Knecht

The recent passage of a political isolation law in Libya’s General National Congress (GNC), under pressure from armed militants, represents the most significant development during its tenure and threatens to derail the government of Prime Minister Ali Zidan. 

Libya

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May 8, 2013

The Judiciary and the Brotherhood: A New Confrontation / القضاء و الإخوان؛ مواجهة الجديدة

By Yussef Auf

The moderate Islamist Wasat Party’s initiative to amend the Judicial Authority Law (JAL) was the spark that set off a renewed battle between the judiciary and the ruling party. In principle, the issue is nothing more than a "proposal" for legislative amendments put forth by a representative of a political party in the Shura Council, […]

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May 8, 2013

Top News: Battle of the Camel Acquittals Upheld by Egyptian Court

By Egypt Source

Egypt’s highest appeals court has upheld the acquittal of 24 loyalists of ousted President Hosni Mubarak tried for organizing the ‘Battle of the Camel,’ an attack on protesters that was a pivotal moment in the country’s 2011 uprising.   GOVERNMENT & OPPOSITION Morsi: Cabinet reshuffle brings ‘new blood’ President Mohamed Morsi held a meeting with […]

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May 8, 2013

Syria: Geneva Resurrected?

By Frederic C. Hof

US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Moscow produced a surprising result: a US-Russian agreement to convene an international conference as soon as this month, one that would “bring representatives of the [Syrian] government and the opposition together” to determine how to implement the Syrian political transition agreement reached at Geneva on June 30, […]

Syria

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May 7, 2013

Syria: Keeping One’s Eye on the Ball

By Frederic C. Hof

The swirling controversy over chemical weapons, red lines, and leaks that the administration is reconsidering giving lethal aid to the Syrian opposition threatens to blur that which should be clear: American objectives in Syria and how to achieve them. While the controversy du jour may well focus the thinking of the US interagency in a […]

Russia Syria

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May 7, 2013

Profiling Egypt’s New Ministers

By Nancy Messieh

Nine new ministers were sworn in Tuesday after a minor cabinet reshuffle was announced, following several days of delays. The nine ministries affected by the changes are the ministries of justice, parliamentary affairs, petroleum, antiquities, agriculture, finance, planning, culture, and investment. 

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May 7, 2013

Top News: Nine New Ministers Announced, Political Forces React to Cabinet Reshuffle

By Egypt Source

  A cabinet reshuffle was announced on Tuesday morning after days of expectations. The new reshuffle included nine ministries: justice, parliamentary affairs, petroleum, antiquities, agriculture, finance, planning, culture, and investment.