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James Dorsey: Reform of Middle Eastern Militaries: Lessons From Indonesia

2013-05-14T12:17:06Z

Like in Indonesia, the question of military reform in Egypt is complicated by public
perception of the police and security forces, who are widely viewed as not only
brutal but also incompetent and corrupt.

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Carina Kamel: Going Nowhere: Does Egypt Have an Economic Plan?

2013-05-08T16:14:37Z

Egypt's economic policy has been in a virtual holding pattern since the end of last year and the government finds itself in exactly the same situation today as it was nearly six months ago: having to implement tough but unavoidable reforms in the face of deep political division and with elections just around the corner.

Read more: Egypt Protests, Muslims, Imf, Arab Spring, Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt, Economy, Egyptian Politics, Egypt Politics, World News

Robert Walker: Egypt: Too Big, Too Late to Save?

2013-04-29T17:27:41Z

With the world's attention riveted on war-torn Syria, far too little attention has been focused on Egypt's economic woes and their long-term implications for the region.

Read more: Population, Egyptian Economy, Egypt Protests, Family Planning, Middle East, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, Egypt Economy, Food Security, World News

Rick Steves: Egypt's Revolution From a Tourist's Perspective

2013-04-25T14:04:02Z

The revolution here is barely two years old, and any visitor to Cairo with an interest in peoples' struggles (like me) will find plenty of opportunities to learn more.

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James Dorsey: Egypt's Banning of Soccer Fans From Matches Likely to Boomerang

2013-04-23T11:14:39Z

Egyptian authorities have expanded the ban on fans attending matches to include international as well as domestic games in a bid to prevent violence that is likely to backfire and spark renewed incidents in a country that is reeling from economic decline.

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Egypt Denies Military Abused, Killed Protesters

2013-04-12T13:20:43Z

CAIRO — Egypt's Islamist president made a strong show of unity with the military, standing by the country's top general and warning in a stateme...

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Rick Steves: Egyptian Freedom... or Straitjacket?

2013-04-11T11:09:59Z

With the revolution in Egypt, freedom can be misunderstood. Locals are learning that on a busy urban street, unbridled freedom can become a straitjacket for all.

Read more: Rick Steves, Egypt, Rick Steves Europe, Egypt Protests, Egypt Elections 2011, Egypt Revolution, Egypt Tourism, Egypt Elections, Video, Travel News

Robert Walker: Egypt: The Endangered Country

2013-04-02T19:07:11Z

It would be easy to blame the economic woes that now threaten to engulf Egypt on political uncertainty, corruption and bad policies, but in truth, Egypt's troubles have been a long time in the making.

Read more: Population, Egypt, Population Growth, Egyptian Protests, Severe Poverty, Egypt Elections, Egypt Riots, Mohamed Morsi, World News

Egypt President Issues Ominous Warning

2013-03-24T11:49:59Z

CAIRO — Egypt's president delivered a stern warning to his opponents on Sunday, saying he may be close to taking unspecified measures to "protec...

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James Dorsey: Egyptian Crackdown on Soccer Fans Likely to Unite Militants

2013-03-15T12:07:23Z

Egypt's judiciary and security forces appear posed to crack down on militant, highly politicized and street battle-hardened soccer fans in a bid to ex...

Read more: Egypt News, Egypt Protests, Sports, Arab Spring, Egypt Revolution, Egypt, Soccer, World News

James Dorsey: Rioting Ultras and Striking Police Officers May Ease Security Reform

2013-03-09T08:33:54Z

The fallout of last year's death of 72 soccer fans in a politically-loaded stadium brawl has brought the need for reform of Egypt's Mubarak-era law en...

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Abraham H. Foxman: The Contradiction of Samira Ibrahim

2013-03-14T13:04:09Z

For supporters of political reform in the Middle East, the contradictory postures of Samira Ibrahim -- the Egyptian feminist activist who publicly shared her hostile views of America, Jews and Israel -- is an opportunity to address prevalent hatreds and intolerance that endure in the "new" Egypt.

Read more: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Anti-Semitism, Egypt Protests, Anti-Defamation League, Anti-Semitic, Egypt, Tahrir Square, Israel, Samira Ibrahim, State Department, Mohamed Morsi, World News

Court Suspends Egypt's Parliament Election

2013-03-07T16:19:09Z

CAIRO -- An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered the suspension of parliamentary elections scheduled to begin in April, opening a legal battle likely t...

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James Dorsey: Post-revolt Arab Transitions: Driven by Distrust and Inexperience

2013-03-06T13:30:37Z

Post-revolt Arab nations are experiencing tumultuous times. Underlying the volatility in Egypt and Tunisia as well as difficult transitions in Libya and Yemen is the increasing lack of confidence between Islamists and non-Islamist forces.

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James Dorsey: Soccer Fans Defy Emergency Rule, Force Work Stoppage in Port Said

2013-02-17T23:56:00Z

Thousands of militant soccer fans, in an indication that emergency rule will not squash mass protests, blocked government buildings as part of a gener...

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James Dorsey: Soccer Protests Highlight Egyptian President Morsi's Fragile Ties to the Military

2013-03-04T07:31:52Z

A series of soccer protests in the past week in anticipation of a ruling in the case of last year's brawl in a Port Said stadium in which 74 fans died has focused attention on the unaltered practices of Mubarak-era security forces as well as President Morsi's fragile relationship with the military.

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Kerry Presses Egypt For Political, Economic Consensus

2013-03-02T09:34:16Z

CAIRO — Egypt's bickering government and opposition need to overcome their differences to create "a sense of political and economic viability" i...

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James Dorsey: Port Said Unites Key Egyptian Government Critics: Workers and Soccer Fans

2013-02-25T15:19:43Z

Military troops are protecting factories and government offices on the ninth day of a general strike in the Suez Canal city of Port Said that has brought together two groups with working class roots.

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Andrea Grossman: A Comedian and a Scholar on Changing Sexual Behavior in the New Arab World Walk Into a Room

2013-02-22T15:03:39Z

We in the west know so little about Arab culture, custom and practices. We know about Ramadan. We know about governments in power. We know about Arab history -- to a point and clearly not enough. We understand that we need to know more.

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Egyptian Forces Allegedly Abusing Young Children

2013-02-22T11:43:11Z

Children are accusing Egypt's security forces of widespread abuses, including torture and sexual abuse.

Several children testified about incidents...

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Egyptian Protest Group Signs Morsi Up For Space Trip

2013-02-21T16:38:58Z

CAIRO — An Egyptian opposition group is using a novel way to protest against President Mohammed Morsi: Sign him up for a chance to win a trip to...

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Gabriel Kohan: Egypt and the Nonviolence Conundrum

2013-02-21T10:51:12Z

The two-year anniversary of Egypt's revolution has not been a happy one. Anti-government protests have once again swept through the country, and as activists have begun to resort to violence, President Mohamed Morsi has chosen to respond in kind.

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Robert Walker: Egypt Heads Toward the Cliff

2013-02-20T14:27:33Z

The great dilemma facing Egypt today is not whether the Morsi government or democratic rule can long survive; it is whether Egypt itself can long survive.

Read more: Arab World, Population, Egyptian Economy, Egypt Protests, Population Growth, Arab Spring, Middle East, Egypt, Climate Change, Water Scarcity, Egypt Economy, World News

James Dorsey: Police Refusal to Secure Egyptian Matches Spotlights Rift With Military

2013-02-20T12:15:18Z

A refusal by Egyptian security forces to police soccer matches spotlights differences between the interior and defense ministries at a time that President Mohammed Morsi is under mounting pressure to reform the country's law enforcement institutions.

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John Nicholson: How Not To Handle A Tourism Crisis: Lessons From Egypt

2013-02-20T07:00:00Z

While riots, violence, and other domestic and civil disturbances frequently flare up in places like Mexico, Brazil, Greece, Korea, Thailand and many other popular international destinations, American travelers still flock to these hotspots to soak up their sun, tour their sites and spend hoards of money. While this trend may seem counterintuitive, it reflects the successful adoption and sponsorship of a more advanced and nuanced set of strategies and tactics to promote continued tourism to these destinations.

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