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Egypt Dissidents Ask Obama To Push Arab Democracy

The Muslim Brotherhood Web site offered tips for Obama in Cairo, including a call to criticize Mubarak and "the despotic Arab regimes." "Choosing Cairo is a generous reward for the

Egyptians worry that Obama will inadvertently bless repression

As Cairo prepares to welcome President Barack Obama on Thursday, when he’s scheduled to deliver a major speech to the Arab world, politicians such as Nour are growing increasingly concerned

How Can the U.S. President Speak to Two Audiences at Once?

Such skills and rhetorical ability will be sorely needed in Egypt. Already, the selection of Egypt, rather than, say, Indonesia, Morocco, or Turkey, has been interpreted by members of the

Islam and Illusions

Hassan Al Banna, IM´s said his followers should be moderate and wise in accepting differences, since IM did not claim to be a group embracing all Muslims, but one among

“Continuity and Innovation” is the Motto of “Shabab El Ikhwan Forum”

The youth used the motto “Continuity and Innovation” for their forum which reflected their objectives at the development of the society and improving the performance of the Islamic movement, the

Egypt: Disproportionate and excessive use of force during arrest_Lack of appropriate medical care

According to the same information received, 24 men, who were present at Mr. Ahmed Ali Hussein Eid’s apartment, were eventually arrested on 17 May 2009 by the security forces, accused

Jihadist revisions

What can be learned from the state’s confrontation with violent Islamist movements in the 1980s and 90s?

Islamists Lose Ground in the Middle East

The results of Kuwait’s elections last month -- in which Islamists were rebuffed and four women were elected to parliament -- will likely reinvigorate the movement for greater democracy in

Can Muslims provide solutions to the Current Economic Crisis?

America Muslims cannot sit on sidelines talking only about foreign policy related issues. We must play a role in coming up with ideas to help the economy.

What Do Muslim Women Want?

In sharp contrast to the popular image of silent submissiveness, Gallup findings on women in countries that are predominantly Muslim or have sizable Muslim populations hardly show that they have