Monthly Archives: April 2014

Egyptian Aak 2014- Week 17 ( April 21-27)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Ex-army chief El-Sisi ahead of sole competitor Sabahi before presidential race 26,000 tourists arrive in Egypt on Easter Sunday despite Euro travel alerts Clashes erupt at SAC protest at Al-Azhar dorms Two police officers, conscript killed in … Continue reading →

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Sabahy’s challenge

Posted on April 24, 2014 by nervana111

( a group of youth carry the required legal recommendations for Sabahy’s candidacy. Via Twitter)  Published in Daily News Egypt Egypt’s leftist politician Hamdeen Sabahy has become the second candidate after ex-army chief Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi to formally join Egypt’s presidential race. … Continue reading →

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Lebanon’s Presidential Elections

Posted on April 22, 2014 by nervana111

On the eve of the presidential election in Lebanon, this is a insightful Q&A with the Middle East Institute’s Paul Salem. Hope you find it worth reading. Lebanon is facing presidential elections in the coming days. What are the main elements … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 16 ( April 14-20)

Posted on April 20, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday Al-Sisi becomes first candidate to submit his official documents for presidential elections Student killed, two reporters injured by gunfire at Cairo University clashes Egypt’s interim president calls for “public dialogue”on terrorism draft laws Egyptian court has labeled … Continue reading →

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The Erdogan/Gul Prisoner Dilemma

Posted on April 19, 2014 by nervana111

Originally posted on Turkey Wonk: Nuclear and Political Musings in Turkey and Beyond:
During the Cold War, strategists often turned to game theory to explain deterrence and the concept of mutually assured destruction (MAD). The United States and the Soviet…

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Neither Erdoğan’s victory, nor the Muslim Brotherhood’s protests are an Ottoman slap

Posted on April 15, 2014 by nervana111

Published in Hurriyet Daily News Following a trail of setbacks, Islamists in the Arab world have something to celebrate. Their hero, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has won in Turkey’s local elections, a victory Islamists in the Arab world are selling to their … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 15 ( April 7-13)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines  Monday Egypt court upholds jailing of leading pro-democracy activists Egypt court sentences four gay men to prison Egypt arrests Islamistclose to Al-Qaeda’s Zawahiri Egypt political parties and activists request open lists in parliamentary polls Egypt to announce renaissance … Continue reading →

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The Brotherhood, and Britain. The “terrorists or us” theory

Posted on April 10, 2014 by nervana111

The British decision to launch an investigation into the Muslim Brotherhood and its alleged links with radical militancy has sparked widespread controversy. Many people are justifiably surprised by the sudden decision and the possibility that it is politically motivated by … Continue reading →

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Egyptian Aak 2014 – Week 14 (March 31- April 6)

Posted on April 6, 2014 by nervana111

Main Headlines Monday Al-Jazeera reporters plead for release Egypt’s ex-army chief Sisi snapped cycling in Cairo Egypt announces arrest of Ansar al-Sharia members linked to shooting attacks Al-Azhar university expel 25 students for their alleged rules in riots Defense minister … Continue reading →

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Egypt: The state, the army, and the future

Posted on April 4, 2014 by nervana111

Following months of speculation, leaks, and predictions, Egypt’s army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced his resignation, paving the way for a long-awaited presidential campaign. Sisi’s resignation, speech, and candidacy are unique in the history of Egypt. Although the country … Continue reading →

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