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Rumors of Al-Sisi’s dismissal are only the latest symptoms of dysfunction between Egypt’s president and its military.
Two years since the outbreak of democratic revolutions in Egypt, the economic situation in the region remains precarious. Egypt's economy struggles to grapple with high levels of unemployment, decreasing reserves, a widening fiscal deficit, and costly, yet inefficient, subsidies.
Economic reforms cannot succeed in isolation, but must go hand in hand with political transitions. They must benefit all segments of society and have buy-in from everyone.
Egypt’s most prestigious Islamic institution should fight for its autonomy—but stay out of politics.
The struggle over the orientation of religious institutions in Egypt could last a generation and does not hinge on a single appointment.
On the second anniversary of the January 25 revolution, Egypt’s post-Mubarak economic situation does not look reassuring.
Europeans can do little to help end violence in Egypt, but Mohammed Morsi will not want to create a situation that would make a partnership with the EU impossible.
Egypt’s cataclysmic courtroom battles seem to be giving way to prolonged guerrilla warfare over the judiciary.
The Muslim Brotherhood is increasingly relying on divisive tactics. But will this help them conquer Egyptian politics or does it risk alienating more people?
The Egyptian-Emirati diplomatic tensions reflect the larger Gulf-wide unease over the Arab Spring.
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