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The World

Where Does Political Islam in Egypt go From Here?

Global Politics

The government crackdown in Egypt against the Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters has succeeded in sidelining political Islam for the time being. But it could also be setting the stage for a more violent response from supporters.

Egyptian analyst confident that country will transition to successful democracy

Middle East Peace Negotiations: There and Back Again

Will Egypt’s Elections Calm the Turmoil?

Crackdown Against Protesters in Syria as the Ramadan Holiday Begins

The World

Marking the 30th anniversary of the Egypt – Israel Peace Treaty

Global Politics

Thirty years ago today Egypt and Israel brokered a historic peace treaty, ending three decades of war. Joining us to mark this moment, and to assess Middle-East peace in the 21st century is Martin Indyk of the Brookings Institution.

The World

Shibley Telhami on Events in Egypt

Conflict & Justice

So far the renewed protests have remained peaceful, notes Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development, University of Maryland and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. He helps wade through the news coming out of Egypt.

Must Peaceful Protest Be Abandoned?

Conflict & Justice

President Mubarak’s refusal to step down on Thursday turned the mood in Tahrir Square from hopeful anticipation to fury in a matter of minutes. Many see Mubarak’s response as a direct rebuff to peaceful protest. Is violence the next (and last) resort?

Obama Administration Discusses Plans for Interim Government in Egypt

Global Politics

Mark Landler, diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times explains the backroom dealings of Washington and Egypt. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland contextualizes this move.

Egyptian Protests Enter 11th Day

Conflict & Justice

It’s day eleven of Egypt’s populast uprising. What began with relatively peaceful demonstrations turned into a standoff between anti-regime protesters and the Egyptian military.