Egypt and the Islamists
The victory of Islamists in Egypt is a victory for democracy.
Cold Comfort for Egypt
The majority won by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt’s parliamentary elections presents its ruling junta with challenges.
The New Chicken Littles
After Islamist parties won three elections in a row, Chicken Littles threw up their hands in horror.
Stalemate: How Tel Aviv and Washington Will Uphold the Status Quo in Egypt and Syria
The U.S. will likely leave Syria to the Arab League and avoid pressing SCAF over transparency in the upcoming Egyptian elections.
Arab Spring Takes Back Seat to U.S. Military Aid for Egypt
The Obama administration refuses to make military aid to Egypt contingent upon the degree to which it embraces democracy.
Arab Spring, Israeli Isolation
With the Arab uprisings reconfiguring the regional political landscape, the time has come for America to regain the trust and goodwill of the Islamic world. The clock is ticking fast.
Fear of an Islamic Planet
Is political Islam poised to “hijack” the Arab Spring, and why does that scare so many people?
Israel’s Anti-Egypt Posturing a Boon to Eilat Attackers
Israeli denunciations of the “Arab Spring” are counterproductive because they only reinforce the perception that Israel supports dictatorial rule in the region.
Mubarak Behind Bars: Human Rights and Justice
Human rights standards may not be met in this trial, but the more essential purpose is to prove there’s no going back.
Egypt’s Evolving Foreign Policy
Warily eyeing Cairo’s new foreign policy positions, Washington should instead take a position of strategic patience.
Discussion: Egypt Opens Gaza Crossing
New Internationalism director breaks down the how the revolutionary process in Egypt has met its match in the power struggles over the Egypt-Gaza border.
Winners and Losers in a New Middle East
The Arab Spring is the most profound foreign policy challenge facing the United States, and Washington’s response could help shape the course of the Middle East for decades.
Obama’s Changes Don’t Match Changes of the Arab Spring
The only foundation that will work is that of international law and human rights. Until then, the Arab Spring will not blossom from the long Palestinian and Israeli winter.
Name This Moment
Democracy Spring? The Great Neocon Refudiation?
Sidelining Egyptian Women after the Uprising
All the members of the committee writing Egypt’s new constitution are men.