Peaceful Salafi political parties are losing strength in Egypt and Tunisia while the popularity of Salafi-jihadi movements aiming to build an Islamic state by force is increasing.
The Arab Spring has shaken traditional allies of the United States across the Middle East not least among them, Egypt.
The Arab World now stands at a crossroads where it could head toward a more pluralistic society or toward more extremism and violence.
Egypt could be facing a dangerous Islamist insurgency unless the state formulates proper strategies to tackle the fragmented Islamist political scene.
A combination of ad hoc decision-making, historical inertia, and absent-mindedness are likely to produce an ineffective parliament in Egypt’s upcoming elections.
After having made some gains for several years starting in the mid-2000s, Egypt’s labor movement has come under severe restrictions since the reimposition of military-led authoritarianism in mid-2013.
The killing of several Mexican tourists has raised questions about the military aid Egypt receives from the United States.
The ongoing slack in oil has exerted pressure and shed light on many producer countries, which struggle to attract investment and fight to secure favorable contract terms.
A new Egyptian antiterrorism law took effect this week, and to call it tough is an understatement.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to Egypt comes in the aftermath of Iran’s nuclear deal and as part of broader American diplomatic efforts to coordinate the region’s fight against terrorism.