As voters prepare to head to the polls for parliamentary elections on November 28, the Egyptian government has tightened restrictions on independent media and civil society and has already disqualified one-quarter of the Muslim Brotherhood's candidates.

Since the pursuit of economic development and deepening democracy are complementary goals, there should be a long-term processes of democratic development that involves incentives for democratic reform and putting existing domestic democratic institutions to work.

Thomas Carothers presented the findings of his new report, U.S. Democracy Promotion During and After Bush. Two distinguished guests, Francis Fukuyama and Vin Weber, commented on his presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace organized a discussion on Islamist Movements and Women’s rights.

At an event to launch Confronting the Weakest Link, Thomas Carothers was joined by discussants Ivan Doherty, Gerald Hyman, and Judy Van Rest. The session was moderated by Jennifer Windsor.
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