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Student Union Elections and the Brotherhood’s Electoral Mechanism

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May 23, 2025

The Gulf is emerging as Washington’s new strategic anchor

The so-called US “Golden Age for the Gulf” is one rooted in strategic utility, equal footing, high-stake deals, and fewer strings.

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Student Union Elections and the Brotherhood’s Electoral Mechanism

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May 22, 2025

Lebanon’s 1982 war reverberates in Israel’s Syria campaign

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Sinan Hatahet

Israel’s ongoing intervention in Syria appears different from its 1982 invasion of Lebanon—but beneath the surface, parallels are striking.

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Student Union Elections and the Brotherhood’s Electoral Mechanism

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May 21, 2025

Iran’s shadow looms large over the Houthi ceasefire

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Fatima Abo Alasrar and Behnam Ben Taleblu

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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Mar 15, 2013

Student Union Elections and the Brotherhood’s Electoral Mechanism

By Fady Salah

Throughout its history, student activism played a crucial role in Egypt’s political and social scene. Starting with their struggle against the British occupation of Egypt in the early decades of the 20th century, to the opposition of leftist student bloc to the capitalist policies of former president Anwar al-Sadat in the 1970s, all the way […]

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Mar 15, 2013

On John Kerry’s Visit: A Perspective From the Ground

By Ahmed Maher

There is no denying that the political situation in Egypt is very complicated. Many of those who formerly supported President Mohamed Morsi and his party have since joined the ranks of the opposition, after seeing him ignore or break outright the promises he made on a number of issues.  Morsi and his party have maintained […]

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Mar 15, 2013

Top News: Muslim Brotherhood Warns Giving Women Some Rights Could Destroy Society

By Egypt Source

The Muslim Brotherhood warns that a UN declaration on women’s rights could destroy society by allowing a woman to travel, work and use contraception without her husband’s approval and letting her control family spending. GOVERNMENT & OPPOSITION Morsi promises justice for Port Said President Mohamed Morsi promised justice to the people of Port Said on Thursday after […]

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Mar 14, 2013

Gender Wars: The Muslim Brotherhood Versus Egypt’s Women

By Mahmoud Salem

The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (MB) issued a highly critical statement yesterday against the draft proposal of the UN declaration on women’s rights.  The Muslim Brotherhood statement says that the proposed draft includes articles “that contradict established principles of Islam, undermine Islamic ethics and destroy the family”, and, if ratified, “would lead to [the] complete disintegration […]

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Mar 14, 2013

Top News: No EU Financial Support if no Progress on Democracy, MEPs Say

By Egypt Source

The EU should withhold budget support from Egypt unless it makes significant progress with human rights, democracy and the rule of law, say MEPs in a resolution passed on Thursday. 

MENASource

Mar 13, 2013

Egypt and the IMF: Still Going Round and Round

By Mohsin Khan

With continuing uncertainty surrounding the timing and the content of the $4.8 billion IMF program, it has been suggested that in the meantime Egypt take a short-term emergency IMF loan to meet its immediate foreign exchange needs. However no sooner than the IMF offer was made, Finance Minister Hegazy and cabinet spokesman al-Hadidi rejected it […]

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Mar 13, 2013

Report: US Should Become Aggregator of International Assistance to Egypt

By Nancy Messieh

The Atlantic Council’s Middle East Peace and Security Initiative released a new issue brief today: “A Strategy for US Engagement in the Middle East: Contain Threats, Embrace Dignity." 

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Mar 13, 2013

Top News: Egypt Presidency Appeals Parliamentary Elections Suspension

By Egypt Source

The Egyptian State Lawsuit Authority (ESLA) has appealed a ruling made by the Administrative Court suspending parliamentary elections, which were called for by President Mohamed Morsi in February. 

MENASource

Mar 12, 2013

A Libyan Solution to the Benghazi Affair

By Karim Mezran

John Brennan’s successful appointment as CIA director suggests that the Benghazi incident’s hold on US domestic politics may finally ease up, but its impact inside Libya, and on US-Libya relations, remains as strong as ever. On the eve of Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan’s visit to the United States, there is a strong possibility that […]

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Mar 12, 2013

Outsourcing Justice in the Sinai: Sharia Courts Thrive in the Shadow of a Weak State

By Mara Revkin

The declaration of a state of emergency in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on March 9 in anticipation of planned jihadist attacks on government targets indicates the seriousness of a systemic security breakdown that threatens to destabilize not only Egypt but also its volatile borders with Gaza and Israel. With an estimated 1,600 extremists on the loose […]

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