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It remains to be seen whether and when Arab Spring countries can escape the current storm of distrust and advance to a phase of more serious and inclusive political bargaining.
Criticism of Egypt’s military-backed transition is spreading, even among secular Egyptians who were happy to see the Muslim Brotherhood–backed Mohamed Morsi removed from power.
There is a window of opportunity to help improve Libya’s security situation, but the United States must proceed cautiously and deliberately.
Egypt’s outdated laws and authoritarian institutions have fueled violence and discrimination against the Egyptian Orthodox Christian community.
To participate effectively in the political process, new, largely secular parties must overcome their institutional challenges and improve their long-term capacity to deliver what the people need.
Although Algeria has the third largest oil reserves and second largest natural gas reserves in Africa, most Algerians complain of worsening social and economic challenges.
The downfall of Egypt’s Islamist president has not led to the separation of religion and state in the country. The reality is quite the opposite: religion is being nationalized.
Although the United States and several NATO members have recently announced plans to train and equip a new Libyan army, the country faces enormous challenges in rebuilding and reforming its security sector.
To help Libya through its economic and political challenges, the U.S. plan to build a Libyan army should take into careful consideration the force’s composition, mission, and oversight before the program begins.
Egypt’s future constitutional order depends more on whether General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi decides to run for president than on the constitution currently being drafted by the Committee of 50.