Egypt

A Revolutionary Foreign Policy

The Muslim Brotherhood's political party promises to transform Egypt's place in the world.

BY AMR DARRAG | OCTOBER 16, 2012

Why a Constitution Is a Bad Place for a Blasphemy Law

A constitutional ban on blasphemy might sound like a good idea to some. But it can mean less freedom for everyone.

BY KATRINA LANTOS SWETT, ROBERT P. GEORGE | OCTOBER 15, 2012

In Post-Revolution Egypt, Talk Shows Redefine the Political Landscape

In Egypt, the hosts of political talk shows have become the arbiters of public discussion and debate. But do they know how to wield their newfound power?

BY FATIMA EL-ISSAWI | OCTOBER 10, 2012

The Innocence of YouTube

It's time for Internet giants to explain when censorship is and isn't OK.

BY SUSAN BENESCH, REBECCA MACKINNON | OCTOBER 5, 2012

An Open Letter to the United States of America

Some unsolicited thoughts from an Egyptian revolutionary.

BY MAHMOUD SALEM | SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Wait, You Still Don't Like Us?

Why the Muslim world hasn't warmed toward America over the past four years.

BY RICHARD WIKE | SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Bunker Mentality

Can the U.S. keep diplomats safe without turning embassies into fortresses?

BY JOSHUA E. KEATING | SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Why the Embassy Riots Won't Stop

The world has become one big crowded theater, and anyone with a laptop can now yell "fire" and set off a stampede.

BY MICHAEL KOPLOW | SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Brother of Al Qaeda Leader Offers Peace Plan

Mohamed al-Zawahiri was behind the protests at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, but what he really wants is to make peace with the West.

BY MOHAMED FADEL FAHMY | SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The Extraordinary League of Accidental Revolutionaries

You might think the Egyptian revolution is dead, but the Tahrir faithful are still chipping away at the Old Guard -- one YouTube video at a time.

BY TY MCCORMICK | AUGUST 30, 2012

Sinai's Invisible War

Egypt's new president has used the recent Sinai attacks to clean house. But nobody knows what really happened -- and the military isn't talking.

BY MOHAMED FADEL FAHMY | AUGUST 13, 2012

Brother Knows Best

How Egypt's new president is outsmarting the generals.

BY STEVEN A. COOK | AUGUST 9, 2012

7 Ways America Can Get Its Mojo Back in Egypt

It won't be easy, but it's not impossible.

BY ERIC TRAGER | AUGUST 2, 2012

Our Brothers in Arms

Will the Pentagon continue to support Egypt's military under a new Islamist government?

BY KEVIN BARON | JULY 31, 2012

The Arabian Horse

Can Egypt's economy deliver on the revolutionary promise of a better future for all?

BY MOHAMED A. EL-ERIAN | JULY 31, 2012

It Ain't Just a River in Egypt

Egyptian liberals lost badly in the post-revolution scramble for power -- and now they're in deep denial as many embrace conspiracy theories about the United States.

BY SHADI HAMID | JULY 30, 2012

Oh, Brother

Why Egypt's new Islamist president is keeping the Saudis up at night.

BY STEVEN MILLER | JULY 20, 2012

Learning to Live With the Islamist Winter

What to make of the historic election results in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya -- and how the United States should respond.

BY TAMARA COFMAN WITTES | JULY 19, 2012

"The Elite Isn't Going to Lose Control"

Middle East scholar Joshua Stacher explains why democratization in Egypt is only skin deep.

BY PAUL STAROBIN | JULY 19, 2012

Tales of Omar Suleiman

Egypt's feared domestic enforcer is dead, but not the regime he left behind.

BY STEVEN A. COOK | JULY 19, 2012

Plague of Thugs

Why Mideast dictators use hoodlums to suppress dissent.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | JULY 18, 2012

Woman Up

Why Hillary Clinton needs to stand up for the women of Egypt.

BY ELISA MASSIMINO | JULY 13, 2012

Train Wreck Along the Nile

The battle over Egypt's parliament is more than just a legislative disaster. It's a legal nightmare.

BY NATHAN J. BROWN | JULY 10, 2012

The Women of Tahrir Square Fight Back

The revolution in Egypt isn’t over -- at least as long as female revolutionaries have anything to say about it.

BY CHRISTIAN CARYL | JULY 5, 2012

Reach Out to Morsy

Egypt's new president may be no moderate, but he deserves a chance to prove he's no enemy.

BY YOSSI BEILIN | JULY 2, 2012

Containing the Islamist Revolution

The next American president would be naïve to think that the uprisings sweeping the Middle East will be good for America. It's time to retrench and protect U.S. interests from the Islamist tidal wave.

BY EPHRAIM SNEH | JUNE 28, 2012

The World's Most Meddlesome Supreme Courts

The United States isn't the only country where judges aren't exactly above the political fray.

BY KATIE CELLA | JUNE 25, 2012

The Pharaoh's Legacy

As Hosni Mubarak lies on his deathbed, he leaves behind a broken Egypt.

BY STEVEN A. COOK | JUNE 19, 2012

Out with a Whimper

No matter who wins the presidential elections, Egypt's revolution is in trouble.

BY ASHRAF KHALIL | JUNE 18, 2012

The Five Stages of Egypt's Revolution

It matters little who wins the presidency this weekend -- a much bloodier uprising is inevitable.

BY CHARLES HOLMES | JUNE 15, 2012