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Egypt, a nation of 82 million people strategically situated at the crossroads of North Africa and the Middle East, is in unprecedented territory as it charts a new course in the post-Mubarak era. As the country remains mired in internal battles, Brookings experts examine the political parties, President Morsi's leadership and possible next steps.
An anti-Mursi protester (C) is hit by a stone while another (L) throws a stone at Muslim Brotherhood members and supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, during clashes in Tahrir square in Cairo (REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih).
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Can Egypt’s Transition and Economy Be Saved?
May 1, 2013, Hafez Ghanem
Hafez Ghanem argues that the absence of a serious macroeconomic stabilization program will cause the Egyptian economy to gradually deteriorate from low growth and increasing unemployment and inflation.
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Interview | CBC Egypt
April 30, 2013, Tamara Cofman Wittes
In the News
There’s an actual attempt by the U.S. government to encourage American businesses to invest in Egypt. They’re really taking companies there on a ‘Team USA’ kind of approach. April 12, 2013, Bessma Momani , Bloomberg
There’s an actual attempt by the U.S. government to encourage American businesses to invest in Egypt. They’re really taking companies there on a ‘Team USA’ kind of approach.
Expert Q & A | Martin S. Indyk and Javier Solana
April 5, 2013, Martin S. Indyk and Javier Solana
With political tensions in Iran, Ahmadinejad wants to bolster his image as a leader and a diplomat. This helps his allies and supporters who are contending for the 2013 elections. February 18, 2013, Bessma Momani , Egypt Independent
With political tensions in Iran, Ahmadinejad wants to bolster his image as a leader and a diplomat. This helps his allies and supporters who are contending for the 2013 elections.
The fate of Egypt will be tremendously influential for the fate of the region. For Obama, for the U.S., [Egypt is] where the stakes are. February 10, 2013, Tamara Cofman Wittes, Christian Science Monitor
The fate of Egypt will be tremendously influential for the fate of the region. For Obama, for the U.S., [Egypt is] where the stakes are.
Expert Q & A | Tamara Cofman Wittes
January 15, 2013, Tamara Cofman Wittes
Interview | The Voice of Russia
December 26, 2012, Mirette F. Mabrouk
Interview | Al-Jazeera
December 24, 2012, H.A. Hellyer
Interview | BBC
December 11, 2012, H.A. Hellyer
Interview | Now Lebanon
November 30, 2012, Michael Doran
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Shadi Hamid
Director of Research, Brookings Doha Center
Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
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H.A. Hellyer
Nonresident Fellow, Foreign Policy, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, U.S. Relations with the Islamic World
@hahellyer
Shibley Telhami
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
@ShibleyTelhami
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