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Morsy’s Gaza Challenge: How New Can the New Egypt Afford to Be?
The Egyptian president has denounced the Israeli attack and recalled Cairo's ambassador to Tel Aviv. But Mubarak did as much in the past. Will the Muslim...
As Morsy Deals with Gaza, Egypt is Slammed with a Tragic Domestic Disaster
A horrific train and bus accident underlined the Mubarak-era infrastructure and corruption that Egypt’s new leader must attend to—even as a foreign crisis...
Egypt’s Morsy Urges Iran to Help End Syrian Crisis
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy took Iran to task Thursday for its role in the Syrian crisis. During a speech at the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Tehran,...
Egypt’s Morsi Calls for Dialogue on Elections
(CAIRO) — Egypt's Islamist president has invited political forces to join him in a dialogue to find ways to ensure the "integrity and transparency" of upcoming...
Egypt Protest Group Signs Morsi up to Go to Space
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 space.
Egypt Opposition Warns Elections May Fuel Tensions
(CAIRO) — An Egyptian opposition leader is warning the president's call for parliamentary elections in April will only inflame the country's political tensions. ...
The Gaza Crisis and Egypt: Can Cairo Manage a Complex Relationship?
In the face of pressing domestic concerns Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy’s government continues to navigate the treacherous waters of the latest IsraeliGaza...
Revolt of Egypt’s Canal Cities: An Ill Omen for Morsi
The three major cities on the Suez Canal have always been political harbingers. What does the tumult in their streets mean for the Egyptian President
Morsi’s Next Move: Egypt’s President Got His Constitution, but Can He Fix the Economy?
When Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi last spoke to his nation on Dec. 6, he was angry and defiant. He deplored the deadly clashes between opposing protesters...
Morsi Under Siege: Will His Concessions Calm Egypt?
In a late night announcement, the Egyptian president modifies the controversial decree that granted him new powers and brought protesters into the streets. But...
Morsi’s Moment
Egypt’s Mohamed Morsi: Peacemaker, savior, tyrant?
Why the New Egyptian President’s Biggest Worry Could Be the Economy
The newly elected President of Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsy, has taken on one of the most daunting jobs in the world. He’ll have to restore...
After the Power-Play in Egypt: Morsy and the Islamists Vs. Everyone Else
In a decree that stunned almost everyone, Egypt’s president turns from basking in praise over negotiating a Gaza cease-fire to assuming virtually authoritarian...
Morsy’s Fiscal Cliff
If Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy fails to secure a IMF loan, Egypt could fall into a power vacuum, throwing the security of Egypt and the rest of the region...
Washington’s Two Opinions of Egypt’s Islamist President
There are those who believe Mohamed Morsi will be an enforcer of the Muslim Brotherhood’s strict doctrines. And those who feel he is a moderating force
Egypt’s Morsy: Has He Started Something He Can’t Finish?
The standoff is not only in Cairo but in cities and towns across the country. And the secularists are adamant that they will not talk unless he backs down...
Is Egypt’s President Morsy Really Challenging the Ruling Junta?
To immediate appearances, Egypt‘s newly elected president looks like he has started his first serious confrontation with the ruling military junta. Mohamed...
Egypt’s Morsy Walks a Political Minefield in Sinai Crisis
Three days after unknown militants attacked an Egyptian security post, killing 16 Egyptian soldiers before launching a raid across the Israeli border, President...
Has Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Staged a Coup Against the Military?
Less than a week after sacking several major security chiefs, the first elected president in Egypt's history has moved on to tackle the big guns.
Islamist Morsy Wins Egyptian Presidency. But Will The Military Cede Any Power?
After a week of tense delays, and a nearly hour-long speech by the head of Egypt's Presidential Election Commission on Sunday, the Commission declared Mohamed...
