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The nature of the coming struggle

Unless a miracle occurs and the Muslim Brotherhood agrees to take part in a new political process, society should prepare itself for a long struggle with the Brotherhood, whose end, and by what means it will occur, only God knows. … read more

Egypt’s top sheikh begins mediation efforts

The head of Egypt’s leading Islamic authority Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, has begun calling on political powers and public figures to attend a national reconciliation meeting later this week. The exact date of the forum, spearheaded by the Grand Sheikh … read more

Mapping jihadi groups in Sinai

The killing of five Egyptian jihadis in North Sinai, allegedly by an Israeli drone, raises questions about the number of militants in the region, particularly after the 30 June protests and the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsy. Events escalated before … read more