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Dec 13, 2012

Syria: Seven Key Points

By Frederic C. Hof

The situation in Syria has reached a critical stage. While a diplomatic, managed transition from the Assad regime to an opposition-led consensus national unity government would be ideal, the likelihood of it happening is very low. The situation is enormously complicated and fraught with peril. But seven points must be kept in mind.

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Dec 13, 2012

Egypt: Between Ikhwan Democracy and Stability

By Osama Dorra

Last month, Time magazine put Mohamed Morsi on its cover, describing him as “The most important man in the Middle East.” In the accompanying interview, Morsi was asked, “Is the Muslim Brotherhood a democratic organization?” He responded, “According to the definition of democracy, I would say yes – emphatically, yes, without a doubt. Faith is […]

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Dec 13, 2012

Top News: Constitution Party to Reveal Alternative Constitution on Thursday

By Egypt Source

Two meetings will be held during the third round of national dialogue: in the first meeting, a committee of expertise chosen by Dr. Mohamed Selim al-Awa aims at discussing the suggested articles for amendment in the draft constitution delivered by the participants in the second round. 

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Dec 12, 2012

Where Is Political Reform in the US-Moroccan Strategic Discussion?

By Sarah Wade

 While most attention will be focused on the Friends of Syria meeting held in Marrakesh this week, US officials will also hold meetings with the Moroccan government and should keep in mind that political reform will ultimately be essential to stability there. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns will attend the Syria meeting on December […]

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Dec 12, 2012

Resorting to a ‘No’ Vote

By Dalia Rabie

It may have dawned on Egypt’s opposition forces that weeks of protests, sit-ins and a very bloody confrontation are doing little to lead to the postponement of an upcoming referendum to ratify a contentious draft constitution. With only three days until the vote, and with Egyptians abroad already at the polls, it seems that opposition […]

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Dec 12, 2012

Who Can Treat the President? An Allegory

By Alaa Al Aswany

The meeting took place in the villa of the Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood. President Morsi and Khairat al-Shater came early, before the dawn prayer. They had done their ablutions and the Guide led them in prayer. Then they sat down repeating more prayers and the Guide invited them to breakfast. The table was covered […]

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Dec 12, 2012

Top News: Morsi Issues Official Law Staggering Referendum Vote

By Egypt Source

President Mohamed Morsi has issued a law officially dividing the referendum on the constitution into two stages, according to MENA. 

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Dec 11, 2012

Top News: Egypt, IMF Agree to Delay Loan Decision, Finance Minister Says

By Egypt Source

Egypt and the International Monetary Fund agreed to postpone a decision on a $4.8 billion loan that had been scheduled for discussion by the fund’s board next week, Egyptian Finance Minister Momtaz el-Saieed said.

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Dec 10, 2012

Tahrir Bodyguard: Fighting Sexual Harassment on Egypt’s Streets

By Amira Mikhail

Slowly weaving in and out of the crowds in Tahrir, bodyguards pass out hotline numbers to women while keeping an eye out for sexual violence and attacks in the square. Activists and members of civil society are fighting hard to reverse a pattern of violence and disrespect in Egypt. However, their role is often to […]

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Dec 10, 2012

Top News: Opposition Forces Scorn Morsi’s Concession

By Egypt Source

For a translation of President Mohamed Morsi’s latest decree, click here. A concession offered by President Mohamed Morsi failed to placate opponents who accused him on Sunday of plunging Egypt deeper into crisis by refusing to postpone a vote on a constitution shaped by Islamists.