Egypt's post-Mubarak transition parallels Indonesia's post-Suharto, argues CFR's Karen Brooks. Indonesia's example indicates the Muslim Brotherhood should be incorporated into Egyptian politics rather than marginalized, she says.

Karen Brooks says celebrations of Indonesia's place among the world's economic superstars are premature: although the country has made great strides, its gains are reversible.

Karen Brooks remembers Taufiq Kiemas, chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly in Indonesia, senior member of Indonesia's largest opposition party, husband of former president Megawati Sukarnoputri, former student activist, and her personal friend, following his death, Saturday, June 8.

Karen Brooks says celebrations of Indonesia's place among the world's economic superstars are premature: although the country has made great strides, its gains are reversible.

As Indonesia hosts a number of high-level summits this year, it looks set to take its place among the world's economic superstars.

Egypt's post-Mubarak transition parallels Indonesia's post-Suharto, argues CFR's Karen Brooks. Indonesia's example indicates the Muslim Brotherhood should be incorporated into Egyptian politics rather than marginalized, she says.