IIT: “Struggle for Democracy in Egypt”
Panelist, “Struggle for Democracy in Egypt”, International Institute of Islamic Thought, VA 6 February 2014.
Democracy
Egyptians pay for democracy in blood
The violent deaths of hundreds and the injury of thousands of peaceful pro-democracy protesters in a few short hours yesterday is tragic. What is the more tragic is that it could have been avoided. In past weeks, foreign mediators and…
The Egyptian People Succeeded
Throughout their pro-democracy protests, Egyptians chanted, “The people want to topple the regime.” On Friday, they got what they wished for, but with a decisive push from the military. In 1952, it was the military that toppled the monarchical regime,…
Mubarak Resigns: What’s next?
For the latest analysis on Mubarak’s resignation and what’s next for Egypt, we’ll hear from Diane Singerman, a political science professor at American University and editor of the book, Cairo Contested: Governance, Urban Space and Global Modernity. Also, we’ll talk…
NPR Special Coverage: Egypt Faces Uncertain Future
Egyptians calling for the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak continued to flood Cairo’s Tahrir Square Thursday. Guests provide an update from the crowded square, and discuss what a possible Mubarak resignation could mean for Egypt and its neighbors. Guests Soraya…
The Struggle Over Democracy in the Middle East
Edited by: Nathan J. Brown and Emad Shahin Description: Many residents of the Middle East – and more recently, Western powers – have placed great hope in democratization in the region. Yet authoritarianism remains the norm and movement towards democracy is…
Introduction and Conclusion – Struggle Over Democracy
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Egypt: The Year of the Elections and Elusive Political Reforms
Abstract: The year 2005 was a momentous, yet turbulent one for Egypt. The country witnessed two major elections, presidential and parliamentary, a vibrant movement towards political reform, and a remarkable political mobility. All this came against a background of internal domestic pressures…
