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Al-Qaeda Grows in Sinai

While the world's eyes were on Cairo, the Sinai became a hotbed of terrorist activity that now threatens Egypt's fragile alliances.

Regime Change, Humanitarianism and Syria

Muddied thinking on Syria is leading the United States toward dangerous conclusions.

Can Egypt and Syria Be Saved?

What the experiences of Mubarak and Assad can teach us about revolutions.

Egypt’s Pragmatic Islamists

The Arab Spring may not bring secular democracy, but religious parties like the Muslim Brotherhood may be willing to compromise. 

Hamas Out in the Cold?

The Arab Spring has deprived Hamas of its patrons. The organization must adapt quickly to survive.

Foolish Suspicion of Political Islam

Fear and Islamophobia drive Western media to misrepresent the largely peaceful, moderate Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt's NGO Suspicions

Erstwhile promoters of democracy and human rights or agents of American hegemony? To the government in Cairo, the answer is all too clear.

Libya's Deep Tribalism

Are we seeing the early signs of a Libyan Civil War? Washington should keep its distance.

Egypt's Growing Pains

The new government in Cairo has pledged to focus on internal issues, but radical ideology and international dilemmas will win out.

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February 13, 2012