In the Middle East and elsewhere, we do not have the luxury of choosing our allies like dessert, based on our inclinations or whether we happen always to like what they say. The Muslim Brotherhood merits our attention.
French voters chose ruling-party conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Ségolène Royal—both meant to represent a new generation of leaders—to compete in a classic left-right contest.
Examining the Muslim Brotherhood objectively and in light of its relationship with other currents is a necessary first step in facing up to our challenges in the Middle East.
