“There has been no claim of responsibility for Friday’s suicide blast at an army checkpoint that killed 28 soldiers. At least 28 others were injured
Tag: Egypt
Obama administration downgrades signature Mideast democracy program -al Monitor
“MEPI’s demise is indicative of a broader backing off from supporting civil society and falling back into the old pattern of not antagonizing old allies.”
Turkey Loses U.N. Security Council Seat in Huge Upset -Newsweek
Turkey lost in its bid to secure a seat as a non-permanent member of the security councils apparently after heavy opposition from Saudi Arabia and
ISIS Has Almost No Popular Support in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Lebanon -Washington Institute
http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/isis-has-almost-no-popular-support-in-egypt-saudi-arabia-or-lebanon Recent polling data shows some interesting patterns: “ISIS has almost no popular support in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Lebanon — even among Sunnis. Among
The New Arab Cold War- FP
“The popular conception of the Middle East is one of a region divided along sectarian lines pitting Sunni against Shiite, but another simultaneous struggle is
Will Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood return to political violence? -BBC
Excellent analytical article on the Muslim Brotherhood and the factors that shape whether they use violence or not by Dr. Omar Ashour
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