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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a live televised address to the nation on his plans for military action against the Islamic State on September 10, 2014.

In dealing with ISIS, Obama could take cues from the Camp David Accords

Global Politics

The nature of war is that it’s impossible to predict its outcome, and the current military campaign against ISIS is no exception. But some conflicts can have peaceful conclusions — like the Camp David Accords that ended the Israel-Egypt conflict. Author Lawrence Wright argues that we can turn to the diplomacy of Jimmy Carter to learn how to deal with ISIS.

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Where Does Political Islam in Egypt go From Here?

Global Politics

Egypt’s Vision for Expansion Along the Nile Delta

Arts, Culture & Media

Egyptian analyst confident that country will transition to successful democracy

Middle East Peace Negotiations: There and Back Again

Egyptian Salafist Muslims in the Spotlight

Global Politics

After deadly sectarian violence in Cairo this week, everyone in Egypt seems to be talking about the Salafists. And some of them are engaging in political life like never before. The World’s Matthew Bell reports from Cairo.

How Will History Judge Hosni Mubarak?

Global Politics

We look back on his leadership of Hosni Mubarak.

What’s Next for the Egyptian Government?

Global Politics

It was October 1981 and Hosni Mubarak was beside President Anwar Sadat as he was assassinated. Stability became the watchword of his presidency. Emergency law lasted throughout the 30 years of his rule. What will happen next?