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Experts received MB program: call for religious state, Iranian-style

On September 18, the independent Egyptian Al Masry Al Yom daily carried the following report by Shayma’ Abdul Hadi: "Political experts who received the program of the MB assured that

How to Rig Elections without Rigging Them: The Case of Morocco

Andrew Mandelbaum, who understands Morocco more than most, has a good post up at The Democratic Piece (bookmark it!) that goes into some useful detail about how smart autocracies (like

Free Essam El Erian

Essam El Erian, a leading figure in the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt is currently spending his days in an Egyptian prison cell. This is not the first time for El

Make Friends with Muslims not with their Rulers

The West has to learn how to cultivate relations with Islam. The affluent world must take into account the demographic, economic and political realities of Islamic societies.

Guns, not roses, for Iraq

"Iraq is becoming one of the United States’ larger foreign military sales customers," Petraeus told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Sept. 11, noting that Iraq has inked deals to

The European Neighbourhood Policy – time for a revamp?

It is now nearly two years since the first action plans were approved under the European Neighbourhood Policy, and perhaps not too early to assess the results so far.

Security Blocks MB Bloc Iftar

apologized on behalf of the bloc for not establishing this year’s party of Iftar (breaking the fast) which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, Ramadan, 18th, due to heavy

The Muslim Brotherhood Will Stand Up for All Egyptians

We understand the rules of democracy, and realize that people have the right to choose to do whatever they want, even if we view their choice as incorrect. At the

Press Conference for Al Fayyum Victim’s Family on Thursday

In solidarity with the family of Al Fayyum victim Mohamed Gomaah Hassan Al Dahshouri, the bar association will hold a press conference on Thursday at 1.00PM for his family.

Int’l Observers Denied Access to MB Trial, Al Shater’s Health Deteriorates

Security services prevented both international observers Khurrum Wahid, a US lawyer specialized in terrorism affairs, and Nura Rosalie, the executive manager of the US Female Muslims Institute