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Egypt's Revolution

Atlantic: After Tunisia: Obama's Impossible Dilemma in Egypt

After the recent toppling of the Tunisian government, Shadi Hamid questions the wisdom of the US foreign policy tenet to support repressive regimes in the Middle East on the grounds that they are stable at least, and explores the ramifications of US policy regarding Egypt.

Prospects for Peace in Sudan

The Costs of Pakistan's Floods

The Costs of Pakistan's Floods

Pakistan's floods are likely to cause setbacks for the country's development and its fight against militancy. Experts say the international community must intensify aid efforts and continue to support the country's democratic institutions.

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New CFR Report: Crisis in the Congo

This Contingency Planning Memorandum describes how electoral instability and insurrectionary violence may once again afflict the Democratic Republic of Congo and posits steps the United States can take to prevent these scenarios from occurring and mitigate their potential consequences.

Read this Contingency Planning Memorandum.

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