ARB - Egypt

Sisi’s Moralism

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:51:08 +0000

The Sisi government’s crackdown on perceived immorality is the latest attempt to instill in Egypt a state-sanctioned interpretation of Islam.

Sinai Campaign a Boon to the Islamic State

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 17:27:05 +0000

Support for the Islamic State in Sinai and across Egypt has risen as youth grow convinced that the state’s violence can only be met with counter-violence.

The Politics of the Egypt-Gaza Buffer Zone

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:34:31 +0000

The new buffer zone being set up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border will worsen social grievances underpinning much of Sinai’s violence.

Seeking Wealth, Taking Power

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 16:21:01 +0000

The Egyptian military’s economic interests are driving it to seek further political control.

Egypt’s 1984

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:25:31 +0000

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s steps to quash dissent exceed the Mubarak era’s in scope and intensity.

Photo Essay: Worshiping the Egyptian State

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:11:24 +0000

New art by young Egyptians aims to jolt viewers out of their worship of strongmen.

Egypt’s Judiciary, Coopted

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 18:40:17 +0000

The executive branch’s persistent efforts to discourage and punish independent judges have left the judiciary weak and coopted.

Sisi’s Dilemma

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:29:51 +0000

As long as Sisi remains heavily dependent on the military and other state institutions, he can neither push too hard against their interests nor count on them to always back his policies.

Sisi’s Economic Call to Arms

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:11:54 +0000

Sisi’s gradual introduction of subsidy reforms has forestalled major unrest, but public dissatisfaction will mount if these are seen as coming at the expense of the poor.

Individuals Before Parties in Egypt’s Elections

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:18:33 +0000

Egypt’s new parliamentary elections law will empower old networks.

Egypt’s Assault on Sinai

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:32:30 +0000

Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis is actively benefiting from Egypt’s heavy-handed approach to insurgency in Sinai.

Egypt’s War on Terrorism

Thu, 22 May 2014 15:30:31 +0000

Even as the United States works with Egypt to counter violent threats in Sinai, relations will remain tense because of Egypt’s insistence that political dissent be considered terrorism.

Economic Challenges Facing Egypt’s Next President

Thu, 15 May 2014 14:44:53 +0000

To be successful, Egypt’s next administration must address macroeconomic instability while also pursuing policies to decrease poverty and unemployment.

The Nour Party’s Precarious Future

Fri, 09 May 2014 17:49:53 +0000

Egypt’s Salafi Nour Party is looking to replace the Muslim Brotherhood as the leading Islamist political force, all the while trying to weather the backlash against Islamists.

Photo Essay: Egypt’s Authoritarian Stage

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:50:17 +0000

Through the lens of family patriarchy, an Egyptian play critiques authoritarian structures and society’s apparent willingness to accept them.

The IMF in Egypt, Act Two

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:31:07 +0000

Despite the challenges of long-term dependence on GCC benefactors, their aid gives Egypt a chance to reengage with the IMF and other international creditors.

Egypt’s Wiretapping Scandal

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:28:27 +0000

Egypt’s reaction to the domestic wiretapping of activists and politicians does not bode well for the future of citizens’ rights and the rule of law.

Fueling Egypt’s Economy

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:11:51 +0000

The short-term woes of Egypt’s oil and gas industry will continue until underlying structural issues are addressed, regardless of changes in broader political instability.

The Dangers of Alienating Egypt’s Youth

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:12:30 +0000

If the interim Egyptian government continues to crack down on demonstrations and activists, marginalized youth may turn to more violent means of protest.

Egypt’s Economy and the Fall of the Beblawi Government

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:39:07 +0000

No Egyptian government will be stable unless it successfully addresses the country's many interrelated economic troubles.

Vengeful Justice in Egypt

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 15:42:47 +0000

Transitional justice in Egypt cannot be pursued effectively in the current climate of division and polarization.

Photo Essay: Coloring a Street of Protest

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:26:31 +0000

Disillusioned with military rule, Egyptian muralists work together to turn the lens back on the security state and prompt passers-by to reflect on an evolving Egypt.

Egyptian Universities Between the Brotherhood and the Military

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:29:09 +0000

Egypt’s military and the Muslim Brotherhood take their fight to Egypt’s university campuses, threatening a return of security force control of universities.

Transitional Justice Elusive in Egypt

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:01:58 +0000

Egyptians’ growing distrust of the judiciary highlights the need for a detailed, efficient, and independent transitional justice system.

Refugees and Egypt’s “Other”

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 14:40:24 +0000

Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Egypt have become a pawn in the government's fight against the Muslim Brotherhood.