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The Egyptian-Emirati diplomatic tensions reflect the larger Gulf-wide unease over the Arab Spring.
The fragile states of the Sahara and just below the desert pose significant challenges—not just for the United States and Europe, but also for the North African states themselves.
The Algerian regime’s attitude to the Arab uprisings was largely shaped by domestic considerations, security policy, and geostrategic imperatives.
Egypt has a new constitution, but its once-promising democratic system remains in crisis. To salvage the transition, Egypt’s political actors must change their ways.
Rallies and protests centered on Egypt's constitutional referendum turned violent as the struggle for the political future of Egypt continues.
Article 219 of the proposed Egyptian constitution, which defines the principles of the Islamic sharia in technical terms, is a controversial clause and its potential impact remains unclear.
It is important to view the new Egyptian constitution as a political document—a product of specific circumstances that will not merely shape a future set of circumstances but also function within them.
The current political crisis in Egypt reflects a real struggle for power between the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist parties and secular opposition parties.
The establishment of lasting security in Libya will hinge on an effective and inclusive constitution process that clearly delineates local and central powers.
Furthering the cause of democracy in the Middle East requires realistic, pragmatic U.S. leadership to encourage reform and promote the development of civil society in the region.