Policy

The Egyptian Revolution Has Failed

Recent press crackdowns by the government mirror the tactics used by Mubarak’s authoritarian regime. By Shaheen Pasha

Threats

Why Egypt's Sinai Is a Security Mess

The triangle shaped buffer zone between Egypt and Israel is a hotbed of lawlessness, and political instability stemming from the aftershocks of the Arab Spring. By Zachary Laub

Policy

Why Did We Suspend Aid to Egypt Again?

It's business as usual between Washington and Cairo, and the so-called-cuts were nothing but slaps on the wrists of Egypt's generals. By Shadi Hamid

Policy

What John Kerry Should Have Said in Egypt

The Secretary of State may have wanted to get U.S.-Egypt relations back on track, but he may have instead enabled Mubarak 2.0. By Steve Clemons

Threats

How Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Can Come Back

Mohammad Morsi may have the odds stacked against him in court, but the Brotherhood can live on. By Eric Trager

Policy

Congress Slams Obama for Cutting Aid to Egypt

Even Democrats say the president should have consulted lawmakers outside his inner circle before making a unilateral change to foreign policy. By Sara Sorcher

Threats

Cutting Egypt Aid Too Little, Too Late

Withholding some aid to the military while continuing other aid gives Egypt mixed messages about Washington's intentions. By Sara Sorcher

Policy

Obama: U.S. Influence in Syria is ‘Overstated’

In an exclusive interview with CNN, President Obama worries about getting involved in Syria, questions the future of U.S.-Egypt relations and suggests the NSA might need a public advocate. By Stephanie Gaskell

Policy

50 Percent of Americans Say Obama Isn’t ‘Tough’ on Egypt

As confusion swirls around the administration’s Egypt policy, many Americans say it’s time to cut military aid. By Mark Micheli

Threats

Hagel Admits U.S. Influence in Egypt Is ‘Limited’

In his first public remarks about the violence in Egypt, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says “it will be their responsibility to sort this out.” By Kevin Baron

Threats

The Arab World Is on the Brink of Radicalizing

The violence in Egypt only underlines the threat faced by governments being overrun by religious extremism. By Michael Hirsh

Policy

Egypt's Military Cracks Down on Protesters

The army began breaking up protests staged by supporters of former President Mohammad Morsi. Unconfirmed reports from Cairo are suggesting a high death toll so far. By Dashiell Bennett

Policy

Military Aid Didn't Buy Pakistan and It Won't Buy Egypt

$1.3 billion in annual aid payments to Egypt won't buy the loyalty Washington is looking for. By David Rohde

Threats

U.S. Envoy Questions Middle East Verve for WMD-Free Zone

In interview, State Department's Thomas Countryman says that Egypt's work on the issue is "theatrics." By Elaine Grossman

Policy

But Is It a Coup? Obama Reconsiders Military Aid to Egypt

The Pentagon delays the shipment of F-16s to Egypt as Obama decides whether Morsi’s ouster was a military coup or not. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

Egypt vs. Syria

Obama has to choose which crises matter most. By Joshua Foust

Threats

The Muslim Brotherhood's More Frightening Offshoot

While more and more Islamists despair of political participation, the Ummah party is training fighters in Syria for a widespread jihadist campaign. By Joseph Braude

Threats

Egypt’s Military Behaving Exactly as Hoped, Sort Of

Al-Sissi may be unpredictable, but take the long view: 30 years of U.S. military aid to Egypt is paying security dividends. By Kevin Baron

Policy

Why Egypt Needs New Elections as Soon as Possible

The best way to ease the country's bitter divisions is to choose a new leader through a transparent political process, not military rule.