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EGYPT: MUSLIM FIGHTS MUSLIM

What Egypt should do is once again ban the Muslim Brotherhood. When it was banned, there was more of a chance for civility in Egypt. But without the ban, civil

Know Your Friends, and Know Your Enemies Better

Irving Kristol, the recognized father of neoconservatism, is said to have formulated an important rule of politics: "Know who your friends are." I would add to this

Bush’s crusade to bring democracy to the Middle East is resulting in strengthening militant Islam

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Bush administration is beginning to show serious signs of collapse

Ballots are Thrown on the Streets

In a village of Bany Swaf, a governorate in Upper Egypt, some ballots of the upcoming parliamentary election were found on the street. It indicates that ballot rigging starts early

Fear from the “Brotherhood”

Abdul Wahab Badrakhan There is a story that is being told in whispers and behind closed doors in official Arab circles; the gist is that none other than Ariel Sharon,

American attitudes to democratization

According to a poll, many Americans believe their country should not encourage democratization in the Middle East.

Nepal on its way to become Egypt?

You have to start worrying when Egypt becomes a byword for fake elections:

Brothers in arms

The Muslim Brotherhood reaches out to rest of the opposition

El-Menia, Christians Support the Muslim Brotherhood

The competition in the parliamentary election increases in el-Menia governorate, of Upper Egypt. While the popular....