Egypt

Michael Barak analyzes the recent breakdown in relations between the ruling party in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, and its partner in government, the salafist Al-Nour Party.

Joel Parker examines why Syrians, particularly from middle- and upper-class, are choosing Egypt as a place of refuge from the civil war in Syria.

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman discusses the "double game" Hamas has been playing with Egypt and with salafi-jihadi Gaza-based groups, and Egypt's own diplomatic maneuvring during the recent confrontation between Hamas and Israel.

Junior Researcher Joyce van de Bildt discusses the status of Egypt's Copts under President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood's rule.

In this edition of Iqtisadi: Middle East Economy, Dr. Paul Rivlin discusses Islamic economic thought and its meaning for Egypt's economy following Mohamed Morsi's election to the presidency.

Samir Ben-Layashi examines sexual harassment against women in Tahrir Square and in the broader context of Egyptian society.

Research fellow Dr. Mira Tzoreff discusses the success of the Islamist parties in the recent Egyptian elections, and what this means for the Egyptian political future.