Muslim Brotherhood 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.

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.

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.

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.

Understanding Egypt's Islamist Turn

Benny Morris | Dec 09, 2011
Two-thirds of Egyptian voters chose Islamists. What the takeover will mean for the country and the region.

Egypt's Islamist Era

Benny Morris | Dec 02, 2011
Poised to take Cairo, the Muslim Brotherhood turns its gaze toward Israel.

The Muslim Brotherhood's Democratic Dilemma

Nathan J. Brown | Dec 01, 2011
Why Egypt's Islamists may be too democratic for their own good.

Egypt at the Tipping Point

Benny Morris | Nov 23, 2011
Tahrir Square is alive again. The fight for the future of Cairo has begun.

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