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The Struggle for Middle East Democracy

It always seemed as if Arab countries were ‘on the brink.’ It turns out that they were. And those who assured us that Arab autocracies would last for decades, if

New Tactics to Protect US Interests in the Middle East

The US 's long-term dream is to have a constant flow of oil from the Middle East and to keep Israel well-protected and make sure that citizens are content enough

Why Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood isn’t the Islamic bogeyman

Western fears of Islamist takeover in post-Mubarak Egypt are unfounded. During recent protests, the Muslim Brotherhood has demonstrated a commitment to peaceful political participation.

Obama’s National Security Advisor: Washington Must Learn from the Egyptian Experience

Obama’s National Security advisor, Thomas Donilon, appointed Larry Diamond Professor of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Stanford University in California, and a group of experts to carry out

US keeps eye on MB following Mubarak’s ousting

A recent article published in Reuters has stated that the United States is keeping a close watch on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to see what kind of influence it might wield

Obama: The Time For Change is Now

A recent interview on Fox news with US President Barack Obama stated he was confident that an orderly political transition in Egypt would produce a government that will remain a

Clarifying the Muslim Brotherhood

As Mubarak's regime starts to topple, there is speculation whether the Muslim Brotherhood will dominate the new Egyptian political landscape. It will undoubtedly play a role in creating a new

Egypt – Where to Now?

The White House is negotiating with officials surrounding the Egyptian president concerning the plan to install a transitional government run by Suleiman, and supported by the Egyptian military.

Egypt Protests – Changing the Rules of the Game

Egyptians have taken to the streets demanding an end to the 30-year rule of President Hosni Mubarak and protesting economic hardship and rampant corruption. Demonstrations in Tunisia brought down the

After Tunisia: Obama’s Impossible Dilemma in Egypt

The Middle East just got more complicated for the Obama administration. The January 14 popular revolt in Tunisia, the first ever to topple an Arab dictator, has called into question