In more Egyptian news, the Arabist cites an interesting piece on the Muslim Brotherhood who removed a ban from their platform for both Copts and Women to be president in

While the news of Ayman Nour’s release is a very positive sign - Michael Slackman reminds readers that civil liberties still have a long way to go in Egypt. Slackman

Whenever an Arab voice is raised calling for a critical assessment of the tactical choices and practices of Hamas and for an examination of the extent of its responsibility for

Barack Obama has vowed to restore America’s stature in the Arab world. A task so enormous, writes Marc Lynch, demands a new approach to public diplomacy that seeks engagement rather

Egypt’s largest opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, said on Thursday that it welcomed the release of secular opposition politician Ayman Nour and his return to politics.

Freedom House welcomes today’s release of Egyptian dissident Ayman Nour and urges President Hosni Mubarak to release Egypt’s remaining political prisoners. Nour, who was jailed on dubious forgery charges after

But playing off Hamas factions against each other is a difficult game to play. Hamas leaders do indeed argue about strategy and tactics. But their divisions do not break down

Marc Lynch blogged recently about the multi-faceted efforts at Arab reconciliation diplomacy we’ve been witnessing lately. His post provides an excellent overview and by following his links one can fill

The public prosecutor’s office declared a couple of hours ago that Ayman Nour would be released on medical grounds. I have heard he is now home. There is no further

In Egypt, there is relative freedom to complain about and criticize the government, even the feared security services. Egypt is not Syria in that way, or Saudi Arabia, where public