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
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
Hagel Leading U.S. Talks with Egypt’s Military
The two defense leaders have a good rapport, according to report
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.
Threats
Talks on Mideast WMD Ban an Unintended Casualty of Egyptian Coup?
Efforts to curtail weapons spread may be set back because of the political turmoil in Cairo
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