Egypt
Egypt, often described as the center of the Arab political world because of the way its domestic affairs reverberate throughout the entire Middle East, is one of the research priorities of the Middle East Center. Carnegie experts offer analysis on Egypt’s role in the region, the likelihood of political reform under Hosni Mubarak, the pressing issue of presidential succession, the internal dynamics of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the nature of political opposition movements.
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Only A Regional Approach Can Bring Middle East Peace
The best hope for a two state solution is a new, comprehensive approach that involves the most important regional players, including Saudi Arabia and Syria.
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The Importance of Power-Sharing in Arab States: Lessons from Switzerland?
A national coalition government, such as the one in Switzerland, could allow the Arab world to include a wide cross-section of parties and groups in a power-sharing government that would increase the sense of security and participation for all.
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By Overthrowing Regional Order, US Unleashed a Genie
The 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq profoundly changed the politics of the Middle East, leading to an increase in Sunni-Shiite tension across the region and providing an opportunity for both Iran and Turkey to spread their influence and take a stronger role in regional relations.
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The Arab State: Assisting or Obstructing Development?
Although full democracy in the Arab world remains a distant goal, broader participation in the political process, with a marked effect on human development, can be achieved.
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From Violence to Moderation: Al-Jama'a al-Islamiya and al-Jihad
Recognition by Egypt's leading Jihadists that violence has failed to achieve political change and in fact has been counterproductive has led them to a remarkable change of course.
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The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood: Islamist Participation in a Closing Political Environment
By scaling back its political engagement to focus on a traditional religious, educational, and social agenda, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood is leaving behind an even greater lack of political competition in the country.
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Palestinian-Israeli Direct Talks and Egypt
In advance of President Obama's meetings with Egypt's Hosni Mubarak and Jordan's King Abdullah II and the Palestinian–Israeli direct talks, Carnegie experts previewed expectations for the talks and discussed Mubarak’s visit as the country approaches critical parliamentary elections this fall.