Category Archives: Egypt

Israel Expresses Dismay at Cutback of U.S. Aid to Egypt by Isabel Kershner

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Pat Lang

"… one Israeli official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the delicate diplomacy involved, warned that the implications of punitive cuts in Egypt’s aid could go far beyond the issue of Israeli-Egyptian relations. The United States is playing … Continue reading →

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“Egypt court bans Muslim Brotherhood ‘activities'” BBC

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Pat Lang

"A court in Egypt has banned "all activities" by the Muslim Brotherhood. The Cairo administrative court said its ruling applied to the Islamist group, its non-governmental organisation and "any organisation derived from it". It also ordered the interim government to … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s Tragedy by Richard Sale

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Pat Lang

  I think Egypt’s tragedy is liable to be repeated if the United States attempts to spread democracy through the Third World as David said. In Egypt, idealist rebels, its liberals, its students and leftists think that whatever happens they … Continue reading →

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Spengler on American ineptitude in Egypt

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pat Lang

"America's whimsical attitude towards Egypt is not a blunder but rather a catastrophic institutional failure. President Obama has surrounded himself with a camarilla, with Susan Rice as National Security Advisor, flanked by Valerie Jarrett, the Iranian-born public housing millionaire. Compared … Continue reading →

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Eastern Mediterranean Roundup – 19 August 2013

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pat Lang

– Fighting continues in the Sinai Peninsula with Israeli and Egyptian forces cooperating more than they ever have before.   At least 24 egyptian policemen have died in a jihadi ambush at Rafa on the Israeli border.  The Israelis tell me … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 16 Comments

“Western Media Misunderstands Egypt” Abdullah Schleifer

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Pat Lang

August 16, 2013 This article, by FPRI Senior Fellow Abdallah Schleifer, originally appeared on AlArabia.net on August 13, 2013. Writing from Cairo, Schleifer is Professor Emeritus of Journalism at the American University in Cairo.   I have been shocked by … Continue reading →

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The MB leaders have blinked.

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Backers of ousted president Mohammed Morsi canceled at least one of the protest marches planned for Sunday, citing security concerns. The Muslim Brotherhood-led coalition, furious over the ouster of former president Mohammed Morsi on July 3, called off a rally … Continue reading →

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Anti-Mursi mobs attack mosque.

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "“The military is not able to deal with the situation because of the crowd. Every person they try to get out, you’ll find 600 others trying to get to him,” said Mohamed Gadalla, a bystander. Ali Ibrahim, a furniture … Continue reading →

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Coptic churches burn as Obama vacations.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Pat Lang

 "Incensed by the bloody crackdown that has claimed more than 500 lives, Morsi loyalists orchestrated nationwide assaults on Christian targets Wednesday, wreaking havoc on churches, homes, and Christian-owned businesses throughout the country. Coptic rights group the Maspero Youth Union (MYU) … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Crowd Control in Action

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Pat Lang

"The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said the raids were carried out as “a last resort” after serious government efforts to mediate a safe exit for protesters. “After six long weeks of illegal, unauthorized sit-ins,” and after finding evidence of “torture” in … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 57 Comments