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U.S. and Egypt: Danger and democracy

Global Politics

Policies by the United States have created a dangerous road ahead in Egypt.

Investigation Into Pro-Democracy NGO Raided in Egypt

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President goes to Africa

Global Politics

Top of the Hour: Democracy Around the World, Morning Headlines

American Democracy: Still an Export in Demand?

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Promoting democracy in the Middle East

Conflict & Justice

Some activists in Egypt say a US program to promote democracy in the Middle East may have helped the recent political revolution in Cairo. Anchor Lisa Mullins discusses the program, called the Middle East Partnership Initiative, with Stephen McInerney.

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