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Jan 11, 2012

When Democratic Elections Turn Theocratic عندما تتحول الانتخابات الديمقراطية إلى انتخابات ثيوقراطية

By Magdy Samaan

Before Marianne Shukri, a resident of Awlad Saqr in the Sharqiyya governorate of Egypt, could cast her vote, she had to call the state-run Egyptian Communications Company to determine the location of her polling station.Download the PDF

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Jan 10, 2012

Despite New Restrictions on Military Aid, Administration Hopes to Give SCAF “Full Funding”

By Mara Revkin

Despite congressional backing for new restrictions on future military aid to Egypt — contingent on respect for human rights and progress toward a transfer of power to civilian leadership — the Obama administration is still hoping to allocate Egypt’s full $1.3 billion assistance package, according to Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman, who was interviewed […]

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Jan 10, 2012

Top News: Activists Divided on Timeline for Power Transfer to Civilians

By Mara Revkin

As the anniversary of the January 25 uprising approaches, activists and political figures are divided over two different proposals for a transfer of power to civilians. PROTESTS:  1) As the anniversary of the January 25 uprising approaches, activists and political figures are divided over two different proposals for a transfer of power to civilians. One […]

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Jan 9, 2012

The Islamists, the Military, and the Fate of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty

By Tarek Radwan

With the third and final round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections coming to a close and preliminary results suggesting the domination of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) in the People’s Assembly, the focus has shifted to what the FJP might do with its newfound political gains. One widely debated question surrounds the FJP’s […]

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Jan 6, 2012

FJP Reticent on National Security Issues

By Michele Dunne

Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) Chairman Mohamed Morsy’s January 6 statement appears to have been written specifically to address foreign concerns about the party’s priorities.

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Jan 6, 2012

The Brotherhood Won a Political Mandate: Now What Will They Do With It?

By Mara Revkin

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Jan 6, 2012

Top News: Brotherhood Vision Affirms Support for “Civic Constitutional State”

By Mara Revkin

The Muslim Brotherhood outlined its vision for Egypt’s future, affirming support for a "civic constitutional state." Meanwhile, the April 6 Movement has launched a campaign to raise political awareness in preparation for a large-scale demonstration on January 25, the anniversary of the revolution. PROTESTS: 1) The April 6 Movement has launched a campaign to raise […]

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Jan 6, 2012

The Brewing Battle Over Egypt’s Constitution

By Mara Revkin

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Jan 5, 2012

News: Mubarak’s prosecutor seeks death penalty; activists call for anniversary protests on January 25

By Mara Revkin

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Jan 4, 2012

News: Islamists look to consolidate election gains; Mubarak trial resumes; NGO investigations continue

By Mara Revkin

With a strong performance in the third round of voting for the People’s Assembly, which included the traditional Muslim Brotherhood strongholds of Gharbiya and Daqahliyya, the Freedom and Justice Party could hold an outright majority in the People’s Assembly.