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Hosni Mubarak

Latter-Day Sultans

Armed with pitch-perfect talking points for the Facebook generation, a clique of fortunate sons in the Middle East is set to take over their fathers' sclerotic dictatorships. But this is not regime change. Monarchy is back.

Where Credit Is Due

Is change in the Middle East the result of Ameican action or serendipity?

Commentary

Encountering Egypt's Instability

Chaotic protests are just one problem in an Egypt that seems to have no way forward.

Morsi's Egypt in Chaos

The riots in Port Said were a convergence of several of Egypt's problems, and doubts spread around the new president.

The Unfinished Egyptian Transition

All of Mubarak's opponents were unprepared for the aftermath of his departure, and they still have a lot of learning to do. There's not much outsiders can do to help. 

Blogs

Stepping Gingerly Through the Turmoil in Egypt

Egypt's tensions are boiling over. The U.S. must tread lightly.

Washington and the Political Opposition in Egypt

The United States shouldn't micromanage Egyptian politics.

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May 22, 2013