Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Risks Political Suicide With Continued Protests

Both the Brotherhood and the military-backed interim government are upping the ante as the struggle for power escalates.

Dale Gavlak
بواسطة Dale Gavlak

As Egypt’s turmoil deepens, analysts believe the embattled Muslim Brotherhood is committing political suicide by continuing street protests in an attempt to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Morsi. They say the Islamist group’s struggle portends a painful return to its all-too familiar role as opposition. This past weekend witnessed the

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Opposing Groups Stage Rallies In Egypt As Tension Builds

After an official called on Egyptians to rally in support of his fight against “terrorism,” the atmosphere is reaching a fever pitch.

Heba Habib
بواسطة Heba Habib

CAIRO, Egypt — As Egypt’s rival camps gear up for mass demonstrations in Cairo and other cities Friday, after the country’s defense minister called on Egyptians to rally in support of his fight against “terrorism,” the atmosphere here is reaching a fever pitch. Egypt's military announced Thursday that the Muslim Brotherhood has until Saturday to

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Don’t Expect The Situation In Egypt To Cool Down Anytime Soon

Under Morsi or the military, calm seems unlikely as long as the conditions for unrest are not remedied.

Patrick O. Strickland
بواسطة Patrick O. Strickland

The outbreak of the June 30 uprising in Egypt saw the military intervene and ouster President Mohammed Morsi. Following the longtime Muslim Brotherhood member’s removal, voices across the spectrum have tried either to justify the “ongoing revolution” or denounce the “coup.” Morsi, not shy about his desire to vastly expand his power, had issued a

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Hamas-Led Gaza Faces Dwindling Options, Supply Lines After Losing Egypt’s Support

After ousting President Morsi, Egypt’s military has put a clampdown on Hamas-led Gaza’s only connections to the outside world.

Dale Gavlak
بواسطة Dale Gavlak

Hamas is reeling from the repercussions of the sudden ouster of Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi and the downfall of his Muslim Brotherhood movement earlier this month. While it seems unlikely, some have warned that the Palestinian Islamist group could face its own overthrow in Gaza, which it has ruled since its takeover of the coastal strip in

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In Egypt, Reconciliation Appears Distant Despite US Call For ‘Inclusive Transition’

As a U.S. official visited Egypt, ousted President Morsi’s supporters and opponents alike accused the other of receiving U.S. backing.

Dale Gavlak
بواسطة Dale Gavlak

After initial calls by Egypt’s military-backed interim government for the Muslim Brotherhood to join the political process, prospects for reconciliation have further dimmed as the country’s new leaders issued arrest warrants, froze assets and detained Brotherhood members for criminal investigation. Brotherhood leaders and followers, meanwhile,

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Revolution Or Coup? Whatever It Is, Egypt’s Crisis Is Deepening

Violence is on the rise following an increasingly divided opposition’s ousting of controversial President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Dale Gavlak
بواسطة Dale Gavlak

AMMAN, Jordan-- “Revolution or coup?” seems to be everyone’s question as Egypt’s political crisis deepens following the military overthrow last week of the country’s first democratically elected president in modern times. At least 40 people were killed and 300 more were injured in Cairo on Monday, medical sources said, after gunmen opened fire on

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