Morsi’s Downfall Forces Islamists to Rethink Strategy
The failure of political Islam in Egypt might have violent repercussions across the Muslim world.
Middle East and North Africa
Domestic Interests Color Region’s Reaction to Egypt Coup
Opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood welcome its overthrow in Egypt, even if they’re on opposite sides in Syria’s civil war.
Army Deposes Morsi, Installs Transitional Government
The military names Egypt’s chief justice as interim head of state.
Egypt Crisis Draws America’s Attention to Middle East Once Again
The administration urges Egypt’s president to form a more inclusive government.
Despite Ultimatum, Outright Army Coup in Egypt Unlikely
The generals don’t want to be held accountable for the Muslim Brotherhood’s failures.
Egyptians Increasingly Favor Restoration of Army Rule
Dissatisfied with the Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptians could tolerate the generals’ return to power.
Turkey Doesn’t Need More Democracy
Turkey’s problem is not that it’s not democratic enough. The problem is that it’s not liberal enough.
Protests Strengthen Turkish Ruling Party, Opposition Feckless
Popular unrest will likely prevent the Turkish prime minister from assuming a more powerful presidency.
Protests Might Not Dislodge Erdoğan But Do Pose Challenge
The Turkish prime minister still enjoys broad support but his electoral coalition is fracturing.
Saudi Arabia Takes Over Reins in Syrian Uprising from Qatar
The bigger Arab kingdom worries about its neighbor’s indiscriminate support of radical Islamists.
Battle for Qusayr, Syria Has Sectarian, Strategic Imperatives
Retaking Qusayr is essential if the Assad regime intends to carve out an Alawite state in the northwest.
France Urges Libya’s Neighbors to Help Suppress Islamists
Foreign minister Laurent Fabius calls on West African countries to tackle the Islamist threat.
Algerian President’s Illness Could Herald Generational Shift
Abdelaziz Bouteflika might be Algeria’s last leader to have fought in the independence war.
Despite Coalition Support, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal Unlikely
Centrist parties in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government lack the support to push for a compromise.
Kerry-Lavrov Agreement Unlikely to Affect Syrian War
Neither President Bashar Assad nor the rebels fighting him are interested in diplomacy.