Sisi benefits from early presidential elections

The Egyptian authorities' decision to hold presidential elections before parliamentary elections will strengthen Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's chances of winning, if he runs, but he could still see a decline in popularity during the campaign.

Egypt

Government, Brotherhood fail to attract Egyptian youth

Both the current Egyptian authorities and the Muslim Brotherhood have failed to attract the support of the youth, while women participated in the recent referendum to support stability.

Egypt

The future of political Islam: lessons from Turkey, Egypt

Islamist parties can either hold on to their rigid ideological base trying to mold their societies to fit within their singular vision, or accept their role as an influential force in a democratic pluralistic regime, within which the rule of law must guarantee the protection of rights for everyone, including Islamists.

Egypt

Egypt’s missing political middle

The answer to Egypt’s political crisis is for the middle class and the country's revolutionaries to build durable secular political alternatives.

Egypt

Ya'alon blamed for neglecting Israelis living near Gaza

Heads of localities in southern Israel near Gaza blame Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon for neglecting their security, following decision to cut back the defense budget despite the turmoil in the Sinai Peninsula.

Palestine

Egypt warns Qatar about interference

Egyptian authorities have been frustrated by official statements from Doha expressing Qatari concern about increasing violence in Egypt, as Cairo considers it interfering in its internal affairs.

Qatar

Egypt’s factions divided over Jan. 25 celebrations

The political powers in Egypt are divided over whether to celebrate the anniversary of the January 25 Revolution, but they all expect bloodshed.

Egypt

Moussa: Sisi will assume presidency in 'democratic way'

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, veteran Egyptian politician Amr Moussa says he supports Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi running for president and predicts that the Geneva II talks will not lead to a solution in Syria.

Palestine

Egypt confronts pro-Brotherhood fatwas in media

To confront the proliferation of fatwas in the media, Dar al-Ifta has established an observational body for monitoring and responding to them.

Egypt

UPDATE: Egypt may take Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia to UN

After negotiations broke down between Cairo and Addis Ababa regarding the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the Egyptian government is considering internationalizing the issue through filing a complaint with international bodies.

Egypt

Egypt’s Brotherhood appeals to International Criminal Court

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has filed a complaint with the ICC to investigate alleged abuses committed by the current authorities since June 30 in an attempt to internationalize their cause amid decreasing domestic support.

Egypt

Sexual harassment in Egypt still widespread

A number of activists and initiatives are working to combat widespread sexual harassment in Egypt.

Egypt