Egypt is entering a period of flux, and a changing of the guard is bound to happen on Obama's watch.
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to secure the longevity of the regime and a seamless transition of power.
U.S. engagement of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhoodwould bepremature, given the group's rigid interpretation of Islam.
It is looking more and more likely. But the United States can still push for democratic reforms.
As Egypt continues its arms buildup, will the United States exercise its considerable diplomatic leverage?
في السادس من نوفمبر 2006، أدلى الرئيس جورج بوش بتصريح قال فيه أن "ستين عاما من تغاضي و تعايش الدول الغربية مع عوز الحريات في الشرق الأوسط ، لم تفعل شيئا لتجعلنا أكثر أمانا... فعلى المدى الطويل، لا يمكن أن يشترى الاستقرار على حساب الحرية."
A blogger was arrested in his home based on his posts on the Internet. Just how bad is repression of speech in Egypt?
A review of literature on Egypt's past and present political development.
As U.S. policymakers ratchet down pressure in the Middle East, Egypt and Tunisia see a green light to backtrack on reform.
Who is Egypt arming against, and why?Could Cairo'sarsenal fall into the hands of Islamists?
Why timelines for withdrawal hurt, rather than help, a military effort.
Former president Jimmy Carter's critique of Israel as a racist state is wrong.
White House faith in Mahmoud Abbas is misplaced, and its support will backfire.
Pro-democracy forces continue their struggle in Egypt.
Bashar al-Assad acts with impunity because he perceives U.S. strategy to be scattershot.
The US and EU support for Abbas's referendum will do more to prevent peace than achieve it.
When U.S. assistance is needed most, our silence is deafening.