Back to the Future for US Policy In Egypt and Syria

The Obama administration gives priority to containing Islamic extremism, not promoting democracy, in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia

Third Square Youth Movement Seeks New Direction for Egypt

As clashes between Egyptian protesters continue, a small group of youth activists support neither the Muslim Brotherhood nor the army and are afraid that the growing tension will lead to more bloodshed.

Egypt

Hamas Hits Back At 'Preposterous' Egypt Claims

Egyptian claims that Mohammed Morsi conspired with Hamas have been dismissed by the Islamist group as part of a "cheap campaign."

Palestine

Egypt’s Precarious New Reality

One month after the June 30 demonstrations that led to the ouster of Mohammed Morsi, Egypt's civilian leaders are becoming increasingly marginal to the broader changes taking place in the country.

Egypt

Saudis Divided Over Egypt

Saudi fears of a democratic Egypt are deferred as long as Egypt is crippled by post-revolutionary turmoil.

Saudi Arabia

The Coming Rapprochement Between Iran and the Brotherhood

As both Sunni and Shiite groups in the Middle East are targeted by the West and its allies, some predict a forthcoming Sunni-Shiite rapprochement.

Egypt

Hamas Goes on Offensive Against Egyptian Media

After initially staying silent on Egypt, Hamas has decided to respond to media accusations against it by launching a campaign of its own.

Palestine

US Uneasily Adjusts to 'New Egypt'

US Ambassador Anne Patterson had it right about the perils of "popular democracy."

Egypt

Jordan Brotherhood Leader Says Morsi Ousted for Opposing Israel

The deputy leader of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood, Zaki Bani Arshid, warns in an exclusive interview that Egypt's crisis will have a "great effect" on Jordan.

Egypt

Turkey's Egypt Question

Turkey's role in the Middle East will turn on how it handles the crisis in Egypt.

Egypt

Egypt's Military Crackdown Threatens Civil War

The United States has the only leverage left over Egypt’s military, and must use it to save the country from civil war.

Egypt

Egypt, Tunisia, Gaza Still Waiting for Democracy

Developments in Egypt, Tunisia, Gaza and Ramallah show that elections alone do not make a democracy, just as US President Obama had warned in his 2009 Cairo speech.

Palestine