In Cairo, a Free Market Experiment Underway
Entrepreneurs profit from the lack of regulation in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square.
Egypt
Army Chief Warns Egypt on the Brink of Collapse
Egypt’s military might not actually be that concerned about the rising political unrest.
Egypt Suffers Foreign Exchange, Fuel Shortages
The new Islamist government hasn’t been able to remedy Egypt’s economic problems.
Egypt Accepts Islamist Charter, Opposition Seeks Unity
Opposition groups move toward forming one political party after losing the referendum.
Despite Judges Boycott, Egypt Votes on New Constitution
Egyptians vote in the first round of a constitutional referendum.
Clashes Between Morsi’s Opponents, Supporters Kill Five
Five die in bloody clashes in Cairo between opponents and supporters of the president’s.
Egypt’s Morsi Doesn’t Bend to Protesters on Referendum
The ruling Muslim Brotherhood is confident that its new constitution will pass.
Islamist President’s Power Grab Alarms Egypt’s Liberals
Opposition activists accuse the Muslim Brotherhood of erecting a new dictatorship.
Egypt’s Economic Turmoil Favors Radical Islamists
A deepening of Egypt’s economic crisis will advantage ultraconservative Islamist parties.
Islamist Power Struggle Behind Egypt’s Embassy Riots
Radical Islamist groups are forcing the ruling Muslim Brotherhood to pick sides.
Egypt’s Morsi Moving Closer to Iran? Not So Fast
Egyptian foreign policy may be changing, but it isn’t suddenly embracing a pariah state.
How Britain Dealt with Political Crisis in Egypt
The present-day turmoil in Egypt is reminiscent of events 130 years ago.
Morsi’s Iran Visit Shows “Independence” from Washington
Egypt is more dependent on the United States than the Islamist group may like to admit.
Egypt’s Generals Play Long Game
The military makes the Muslim Brotherhood vulnerable to its own success.
Egypt’s Morsi Dismisses Defense Minister, Army Chief
Egypt’s Islamist president steps up the pace in rolling back the army’s influence.