Islamism Commentary

Mubarak's Old Stalwarts Vie for Supremacy

Khairi Abaza | Apr 25, 2012
As Egypt's historic presidential election looms, key figures from the old regime scramble and scheme to make their mark on postrevolutionary politics.

A New Breed of Islamist

Ahmed Charai | Apr 13, 2012
With a reformist king and a moderate Islamist party in power, Morocco could become a model for the region. But looming threats could derail its progress.

The Price on Saddam's Head

Robert W. Merry | Apr 09, 2012
Ousting the Iraqi dictator was undeniably good. But the cost to America, Iraq and the world was far too steep.

Egypt's Muddy Waters

Nathan J. Brown | Apr 04, 2012
The Muslim Brotherhood's decision to nominate a presidential candidate throws Egyptian politics—and the Brotherhood itself—into uncharted territory.

Egypt's Growing Pains

Benny Morris | Jan 25, 2012
The new government in Cairo has pledged to focus on internal issues, but radical ideology and international dilemmas will win out.

The End of the U.S-Turkey Alliance?

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jan 20, 2012
Rick Perry's exaggerations aside, the U.S. must take a long, hard look at its once-erstwhile allies in Ankara.

Five Lessons Egypt Should Learn from Pakistan

Arif Rafiq | Jan 13, 2012
Egypt is on course to follow Pakistan's dangerous path. What Cairo should learn before it's too late.

A Strong Start to Tunisia's Long Journey

Marina Ottaway | Dec 29, 2011
Tunisia may not be riding toward a bright dawn of democratic bliss, but its example is worth emulating nonetheless.

Fostering Political Change in Egypt

Amitai Etzioni | Dec 27, 2011
Egypt will not become a liberal democracy overnight. Washington is betting on the wrong horse in Cairo.

Islamists Take Morocco

Ahmed Charai | Dec 22, 2011
The Islamist victory in Morocco's recent elections is cause for celebration, not fear.

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