This survey by Pew reveals an even split between Egyptians who value a prominent role for religion in government and those who consider religion to play a small role. The poll also explores Egyptians' attitudes towards democracy and other considerations that will factor into Egypt's uncertain future.
Egypt's Emergency Law has allowed the state to clamp down on any opposition movement and many dissidents languish in Egyptian prisons. It has greatly increased the powers of the presidency and led to a legacy of police brutality in Egypt.
In this New York Times Op-Ed, Thomas L. Friedman explains that the revolt in Tahrir Square is simply about people fed up with being left behind in a world where they can see how far others have vaulted ahead.
In this New York Times Op-Ed, Ross Douthat examines President Obama's handling of the Egyptian revolution and determines what it reveals about his foreign policy instincts.
In a Der Spiegel interview, Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei explains why President Hosni Mubarak should leave Egypt as soon as possible, how Israel should view the popular revolts across the Arab world and how he could go from being an "agent of change" to Egypt's next president.
Writing for The New Republic, David Rieff argues that the United States avoided a quid pro quo that would have moved Cairo toward democracy, and is now paying the price for that decision.
In this Washington Post Op-Ed, Larry Diamond argues that fragile democracies become stable when people who once had no use for democracy embrace it. Diamond then details five steps Egyptians must take to ensure democracy flourishes in Egypt.
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Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More