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Save to My PortfolioGlobal Economic Crisis: Can Egypt Emerge as a Winner?

Navtej Dhillon and Heba Handoussa, November 03, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Global Economic Crisis: Can Egypt Emerge as a Winner?In the third in a series of analyses by the Middle East Youth Initiative, Navtej Dhillon speaks with with prominent Middle East economist Dr. Heba Handoussa on the critical issues facing Egypt’s economy and how it can create a favorable climate for long-term growth and investment in the context of the global financial crisis. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioGlobal Economic Crisis: Short and Long-term Prospects for Egypt

Navtej Dhillon and Ragui Assaad, October 29, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Global Economic Crisis: Short and Long-term Prospects for EgyptIn a recorded discussion, Navtej Dhillon speaks to Dr. Ragui Assaad on short-term and long-term prospects for the Egyptian economy. This piece is the second in a series of analyses, "Food, Fuel, and Finance: How Will the Middle East Weather the Global Economic Crisis?" by the Middle East Youth Initiative. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Dilemma of Egypt’s Liberals

Khalil Al-Anani, September 02, 2008, Daily News Egypt

Khalil Al-Anani outlines the contours of Egypt’s liberal movement. He concludes that most of Egypt’s liberals are unwilling to pay the price of pushing for real reform in the country. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioIslamist Movements: The Uses of Democracy

Khalil Al-Anani, August 14-20, 2008, Al-Ahram Weekly

Khalil Al-Anani considers the question of the internal practice of democracy among Islamist groups in the Arab world. He concludes that Islamist parties often demonstrate a greater respect for democratic practice than secular and liberal parties. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioInheritance of Power, Fatwas, and Legitimacy in Egypt

Khalil Al-Anani, July 29, 2008, Daily News Egypt

Khalil Al-Anani writes about the legitimacy of Egyptian leadership and living standards in the country. He argues that new leaders can rebuild legitimacy by embracing reform and opening up. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioScore One for the NGOs

Ted Piccone, July 05, 2008, Washingtonpost.com

Ted Piccone explores the Nigerian presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council and recent U.S. reluctance to work with international organizations. In this piece for washingtonpost.com's Think Tank Town, Piccone argues that recent events prove "how much NGOs can achieve by persuading democratic countries in the developing world to stand up for human rights." Read More

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Save to My PortfolioLiberal Autocracy in Egypt

Khalil Al-Anani, June 24, 2008, Daily News Egypt

Khalil Al-Anani discusses the shift from absolute totalitarianism to a liberal autocracy in Egypt since 2005 and what it means for the country's leaders and citizens. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioSalafists Ascendant in the Arab World

Khalil Al-Anani, June 12-18 Issue, Al-Ahram Weekly

Khalil Al-Anani says conservatism is on the rise in the Middle East. He notes that by using modern communication technology, groups like the Salafis in Kuwait have spread their conservative ideas to younger generations, thus threatening moderate Islam. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Muslim Brotherhood’s Internal Elections

Khalil Al-Anani, June 03, 2008, Daily News Egypt

Khalil Al-Anani discusses internal elections within the Muslim Brotherhood’s Guidance Office. He writes that although this could have been an opportunity for reformists to come into office, the Brotherhood instead elected conservatives to the positions. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioModernizing the Muslim Brotherhood Mind

Khalil Al-Anani, May 21, 2008, Daily Star (Egypt)

Khalil Al-Anani discusses the need for new leadership in the Muslim Brotherhood. He argues that the Brotherhood lacks genuine leaders who can deal with the crises and internal problems the group currently faces. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioFiction Meets Reality in Egypt

Andrew Masloski, May 06, 2008, Common Ground News Service

Andrew Masloski offers insight into the arrest of an Egyptian woman who created on online group calling for a protest through the social networking Web Site Facebook. He argues that the plan to publicize the protest was very effective and that it has exposed a crack in the Egyptian government's ability to prevent demonstrations. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Future of the Middle East

Tuesday, March 04, 2008
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

On March 4, Brookings hosted journalist and author Robin Wright for a discussion of her new book, Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East. Wright focused on the pivotal countries and regions of Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories and Morocco, drawing on first-hand interviews with many of the region’s key players. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioEgypt’s Economic Prosperity: A Prospect for Hope or Potential for Shattered Dreams?

Navtej Dhillon, January 08, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Brookings Fellow Navtej Dhillon discusses Egypt's economic prosperity and whether the country's youth will see the benefits of job acceleration. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioMideast Diplomacy and Arms Sales

Shibley Telhami and Suzanne Maloney, July 31, 2007, The Diane Rehm Show

Interview with Suzanne Maloney and Shibley Telhami, The Diane Rehm Show (7/31/07) Read More

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Save to My PortfolioGoverning Gaza: Hamas's Dilemma

Martin S. Indyk, July 02, 2007, Newsweek International

Article by Martin S. Indyk, Newsweek International (July 2-9, 2007 Issue) Read More

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