Mohamed Moncef Marzouki, president of Tunisia, discusses the Arab uprisings and the Tunisian initiative on creating an International Constitutional Court.

Growing splits between Islamists and secularists in Egypt augur a sustained period of confrontation and unrest, says expert Jon B. Alterman.

Les Gelb writes, "the Obama team, on a private basis, has to help the military and the moderates frame a viable plan and process for establishing democracy in Egypt, and start implementing it as soon as possible."

Ed Husain calls for ousted Egyptian president Morsi's resignation.

President Barack Obama gave this statement on August 15, 2013, regarding the violent clashes in Egypt between protestors that support Mohammed Morsi and the security forces that replaced him.

Ed Husain answers the question "is this the end of the Arab Spring?"

Steven Cook presents a revisionist account of Egypt's uprising and argues that a robust regime change has actually never taken place, as solidified by the recent repression of Muslim Brotherhood opposition forces.

Beyond its borders, Qatar has championed revolution, public protest and demands for democracy around the region.

On July 30, 2013, Judge Denise Lind, an army colonel, ruled in the United States v. Private First Class Bradley Manning trial that Manning is not guilty of aiding the enemy, but guilty on other counts of violating the espionage act. Manning released secret diplomatic cables and classified military reports from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to Wikileaks.

Looking to Egypt, Steven Cook writes, "democracy is built on democratic principles, not coups."

"Egypt's Islamists may draw the bitter lesson that the "deep state" will not let them wield real power, even with a democratic mandate. This report, compiled from interviews with senior Muslim Brotherhood and secular politicians, youth activists, military officers and diplomats, examines four turning points on Egypt's revolutionary road: the Brotherhood's decision to seek the presidency; the way Mursi pushed through the constitution; the failures of the secular opposition; and the military's decision to step in."

Steven Cook looks back to Egypt in 1954 for insight into the present political climate.

The Egyptian military's seizure of power has prompted support from some wealthy Gulf states, criticism from Turkey, and caution from the United States, notes CFR's Steven Cook.

"If Egypt returns to a cycle of repression and violence, it will only serve to revitalize a radical movement," writes Isobel Coleman.

Steven Cook and Ömer Taşpinar examine the recent unrest and its implications for Turkey's neighbors and U.S. policy.

Egyptian protestors' return to the streets signals the public's discontent with President Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood's authoritarian tendencies and economic mismanagement, says CFR's Isobel Coleman.

Ed Husain examines the question, "Will Morsi rise to the challenge and unite a divided nation?"

Reza Aslan writes about the evolving political changes in Egypt.

Steven Cook examines President Obama's response to recent developments in Turkey.

Steven Cook and Ömer Taşpinar examine the recent unrest and its implications for Turkey's neighbors and U.S. policy.