Brookings: Topics - Egypt

The Middle East and the New Global Economy: Revisiting Egypt in the Wake of the Downturn

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As leaders from the Group of Twenty (G-20) nations prepare to meet to take stock of the world's economy, the Middle East finds itself increasingly influenced by global trends and policies. Brookings expert Tarik Yousef and professor Ragui Assaad discuss Egypt's responses to the downturn and its future role in the global economy.

U.S.-Egypt Relations and Hosni Mubarak's Washington Visit

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited the White House for the first time in five years this week. His message was that Arab nations want peace but Israel must make concessions first. Martin Indyk joined Diane Rehm to discuss the future of U.S.-Egypt relations and the Middle East peace process.

Democracy In Egypt: Necessary Ingredient in a U.S.-Egyptian Partnership

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak recently visited Washington for the first time since 2004. Tamara Cofman Wittes and Michele Dunne examine how he and President Obama can achieve shared goals for the Middle East. Wittes and Dunn analyze areas in which the relationship could be improved and offer suggestions for strengthening the partnership with both the citizens and government of Egypt.

How Egypt’s Changing Media Landscape is Influencing Domestic Politics

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT

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July 28, 2009, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

On July 28, the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World was pleased to host Ford Foundation Visiting Fellow Mirette Mabrouk in a discussion about the changing landscape of Arab media and its effect on Egypt’s domestic politics.

Democracy Promotion and America’s Key Arab Allies: Limits and Prospects

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

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July 28, 2009, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The Brookings Doha Center hosted a discussion on democracy promotion and key U.S. allies in the Arab world. The panel was addressed by Roula Attar, the resident country director in Jordan for the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs and Anouar Boukhars, Brookings Doha Center visiting fellow. Hady Amr, director of the Doha Center, moderated the discussion.

Going Home? Prospects and Pitfalls for Large-Scale Return of Iraqis

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Recently discussion has turned to the prospects for the large-scale return of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Iraq. More than 4 million Iraqis have been displaced, either internally or externally. And while the Iraqi and US governments, policymakers in the region, and humanitarian actors assume that most will return to Iraq in the near future, Elizabeth Ferris points out that experience with other displacement crises indicates that return will be neither automatic nor straightforward.

Obama’s Cairo Speech: A New Foreign Policy Agenda

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:18:52 GMT

President Obama’s address to the Muslim world was largely well received by the Islamic community, the public and world leaders. William Galston says the speech covered many issues but hard work must follow the president’s eloquent words.

A New Beginning: President Obama’s Cairo Speech

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The explicit theme of President Obama’s speech in Cairo, was "A New Beginning," writes William Galston. President Obama has wagered his presidency on the premise that the U.S. have entered new chapter. If he is right, he will be a transformative president of historic stature.

Middle East's Dual Challenge: Youth and the Economy

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Obama presented his much anticipated speech in Cairo at a time when the Middle East faces the dual challenge of a peaking youth population and a slumping economy. On NPR’s Marketplace, Navtej Dhillon describes how the region can address chronic youth unemployment through a larger reform agenda, including social sector investment and open dialogue between the state and its citizens.

President Obama in Egypt: Reaching Out to the Muslim World

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:22:45 GMT

President Obama travels to Cairo in June to meet with Egyptian President Mubarak and to deliver a major speech to the people of the Muslim world on June 4. Stephen Grand says that in his address, Obama will state his desire to improve the relationship between the United States and nations in the Muslim world.

Obama’s Challenge in Cairo

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As President Obama prepared for his historic speech in Cairo, he faced a dual challenge–not only to redefine the troubled relations between the U.S. and the Muslim world, but also to clarify the place of democracy and human rights in his administration's foreign policy. Brookings expert William Galston previewed Obama’s major address.

Obama Chooses Egypt for His Muslim World Speech

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tamara Cofman Wittes writes that the selection of Egypt for President Obama’s long-awaited speech to the Muslim world was not an easy choice, but it is a significant one. Wittes believes Egypt is a crucible for the challenges facing many Muslim societies and it embodies Washington's central dilemmas in the wake of Bush's Freedom Agenda.

Roundtable Discussion on Upcoming Meetings Between Barack Obama and Middle East Leaders

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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May 14, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

On May 14, Foreign Policy at Brookings held a journalist roundtable to discuss upcoming meetings between U.S. President Barack Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Martin Indyk, director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, and Tamara Cofman Wittes, senior fellow and director of the Middle East Democracy and Development Project, explored the issues and answered questions.

The Democracy Function: How Egypt’s Changing Media Landscape is Influencing Domestic Politics

Wed, 06 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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May 06, 2009, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

On May 6, the Saban Center at Brookings’ Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World was pleased to host Ford Foundation Visiting Fellow Mirette F. Mabrouk to talk about the changing landscape of Arab media, and its effect on Egyptian domestic politics.

Light at the End of the Tunnel in Egypt's Marriage Crisis?

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Navtej Dhillon and Ragui Assaad share findings from new research by the Middle East Youth Initiative indicating that a series of reforms in Egypt has given young people easier access to rental housing. With housing more affordable so, too, is marriage, giving hope to numerous young people in the region who have delayed married life due to financial constraints.

Global Economic Crisis: Can Egypt Emerge as a Winner?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the third in a series of analyses by the Middle East Youth Initiative, Navtej Dhillon speaks with with prominent Middle East economist Dr. Heba Handoussa on the critical issues facing Egypt’s economy and how it can create a favorable climate for long-term growth and investment in the context of the global financial crisis.

Global Economic Crisis: Short and Long-term Prospects for Egypt

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a recorded discussion, Navtej Dhillon speaks to Dr. Ragui Assaad on short-term and long-term prospects for the Egyptian economy. This piece is the second in a series of analyses, "Food, Fuel, and Finance: How Will the Middle East Weather the Global Economic Crisis?" by the Middle East Youth Initiative.

The Dilemma of Egypt’s Liberals

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani outlines the contours of Egypt’s liberal movement. He concludes that most of Egypt’s liberals are unwilling to pay the price of pushing for real reform in the country.

Islamist Movements: The Uses of Democracy

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani considers the question of the internal practice of democracy among Islamist groups in the Arab world. He concludes that Islamist parties often demonstrate a greater respect for democratic practice than secular and liberal parties.

Inheritance of Power, Fatwas, and Legitimacy in Egypt

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani writes about the legitimacy of Egyptian leadership and living standards in the country. He argues that new leaders can rebuild legitimacy by embracing reform and opening up.

Score One for the NGOs

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ted Piccone explores the Nigerian presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council and recent U.S. reluctance to work with international organizations. In this piece for washingtonpost.com's Think Tank Town, Piccone argues that recent events prove "how much NGOs can achieve by persuading democratic countries in the developing world to stand up for human rights."

Liberal Autocracy in Egypt

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani discusses the shift from absolute totalitarianism to a liberal autocracy in Egypt since 2005 and what it means for the country's leaders and citizens.

Salafists Ascendant in the Arab World

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani says conservatism is on the rise in the Middle East. He notes that by using modern communication technology, groups like the Salafis in Kuwait have spread their conservative ideas to younger generations, thus threatening moderate Islam.

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Internal Elections

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani discusses internal elections within the Muslim Brotherhood’s Guidance Office. He writes that although this could have been an opportunity for reformists to come into office, the Brotherhood instead elected conservatives to the positions.

Modernizing the Muslim Brotherhood Mind

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Khalil Al-Anani discusses the need for new leadership in the Muslim Brotherhood. He argues that the Brotherhood lacks genuine leaders who can deal with the crises and internal problems the group currently faces.

Fiction Meets Reality in Egypt

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew Masloski offers insight into the arrest of an Egyptian woman who created on online group calling for a protest through the social networking Web Site Facebook. He argues that the plan to publicize the protest was very effective and that it has exposed a crack in the Egyptian government's ability to prevent demonstrations.

The Future of the Middle East

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:30:00 GMT

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March 04, 2008, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

On March 4, Brookings hosted journalist and author Robin Wright for a discussion of her new book, Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East. Wright focused on the pivotal countries and regions of Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, the Palestinian territories and Morocco, drawing on first-hand interviews with many of the region’s key players.

Egypt’s Economic Prosperity: A Prospect for Hope or Potential for Shattered Dreams?

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Fellow Navtej Dhillon discusses Egypt's economic prosperity and whether the country's youth will see the benefits of job acceleration.

Mideast Diplomacy and Arms Sales

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interview with Suzanne Maloney and Shibley Telhami, The Diane Rehm Show (7/31/07)

Governing Gaza: Hamas's Dilemma

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin S. Indyk, Newsweek International (July 2-9, 2007 Issue)

U.S.-Egyptian Partnership: The Way Forward with H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arab Republic of Egypt

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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February 07, 2007, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

United States: Progress of the "Freedom Strategy" in the Middle East

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Tamara Cofman Wittes, Arab Reform Bulletin (February 2006)

An Ambivalent Alliance: The Future of U.S.-Egyptian Relations

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Abdel Monem Said Aly, the director of the Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies in Cairo was a Visiting Fellow at the Saban Center during 2004. In this paper he argues that the U.S.-Egyptian relationship is going through a period of crisis and uncertainty. The two countries have long shared common strategic goals and interests. From the Egyptian perspective, the difficulties stem from the recent shift in U.S. policy, in particular since September 11. The problems in the relationship, while serious, have not made sustaining the alliance between Egypt and the United States irretrievable. However, action does need to be taken to restore both political and public confidence in this critical alliance.

African Renaissance: Towards a New Sudan

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Sudan is a nation whose identity has been divisively distorted but which is now striving to rediscover itself, albeit in a tragically violent way. The silver lining, Francis Deng argues, is that a more constructive search for an identity framework around which Sudanese could unite may be within reach.

The 2005 Egyptian Elections: How Free? How Important?

Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

On September 7, 2005, for the first time in their history, Egyptians will have a choice of candidates in a presidential election. When President Hosni Mubarak, who was elected to four previous terms in 'yes-or-no' referendums, announced this historic change in February 2005, even some members of his ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) were taken aback. Yet by the time the constitutional amendment authorizing other candidates to run was voted on in late May 2005, many democracy advocates in Egypt had grown disillusioned, characterizing the competitive election scheme as a sham. Now, with voting less than one month away, ten candidates have qualified to stand but many opposition activists are calling for an election day boycott.

The Iraq War Has Only Set Back Middle East Reform

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Shibley Telhami, NPR.org (3/14/05)

Hosni Mubarak: Elections Or No, He's Still Pharaoh

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Tamara Cofman Wittes, Slate (3/3/05)

H.E. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arab Republic of Egypt

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:00:00 GMT

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February 15, 2005, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Saban Center Event--February 15, 2005

U.N. Reform Potential

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Michael E. O'Hanlon and Omer Taspinar, Washington Times (12/17/04)

The Unspoken Power: Civil-Military Relations and the Prospects for Reform

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, Analysis Paper #6 by Steven A. Cook (September 2004)

The Future of U.S.-Egyptian Relations

Wed, 09 Jun 2004 12:30:00 GMT

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June 09, 2004, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Arab Political Reform: Civil Society's Role

Tue, 11 May 2004 08:30:00 GMT

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May 11, 2004, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Saban Center Event--May 11, 2004

Arab Countries: Chances for Democracy Could Decrease

Sun, 16 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Shibley Telhami in the San Jose Mercury News (March 16, 2003)

A View from the Arab World: A Survey in Five Countries

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Report by Shibley Telhami, sponsored by the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development (March 13, 2003)

Arab and Muslim America: A Snapshot

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Shibley Telhami (Winter 2002)

Back to the Bazaar

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Martin Indyk in Foreign Affairs (January/February 2002)

Ahmed Maher El Sayed, Foreign Minister of Egypt

Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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November 28, 2001 at 12:00 AM

No Way Out: The Essential U.S. Role in the Middle East

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Brookings Review article by Philip H. Gordon (Fall 2000)

Time Unlikely To Be a Friend of Middle East Peace

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Time Unlikely to Be a Friend of Middle East Peace, Opinion in Newsday, August 1, 2000, by Richard N. Haass, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution

Mideast Summit Faces Huge Hurdles

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Mideast Summit Faces Huge Hurdles, Opinion in Newsday, July 11, 2000, by Richard N. Haass, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution

Assad's Death Leaves Arab Leadership Vacuum

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Assad's death leaves Arab leadership vacuum, Opinion in The Baltimore Sun, June 16, 2000, by Shibley Telhami, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution

Diplomacy as Endgame

Tue, 06 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Diplomacy as endgame, Opinion in The Baltimore Sun by Shibley Telhami, foreign-policy, The Brookings Institution

Camp David : Peacemaking and Politics

Sat, 01 Mar 1986 00:00:00 GMT