Civilian government
Brotherhood discusses forming a coalition government
Egypt
February 12, 2012
Brotherhood discusses forming a coalition government
The Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Bureau held a meeting Saturday to discuss the possibility of forming a coalition government led by…
Ahead of planned civil disobedience, SCAF reiterates promise of power transfer
Egypt
February 9, 2012
Ahead of planned civil disobedience, SCAF reiterates promise of power transfer
The ruling military council on Wednesday renewed its promise to hand over power to a civilian authority immediately after presidential…
Awa: SCAF will hand over power to civilians on schedule
Egypt
January 13, 2012
Awa: SCAF will hand over power to civilians on schedule
Mohamed Selim al-Awa defended the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) against charges that it may not fully hand over power,…
Jimmy Carter doubts military will fully submit to civilian rule
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Jimmy Carter doubts military will fully submit to civilian rule
Former US President Jimmy Carter, following a meeting with Egypt's military rulers, expressed doubt they would completely submit to a…
To whom should power be handed over?
Opinion
December 24, 2011
To whom should power be handed over?
A quick read of the current political scene suggests that there is some consensus on the need to minimize the…
Thursday’s papers: A plot to burn Egypt on 25 January
Egypt
December 22, 2011
Thursday’s papers: A plot to burn Egypt on 25 January
Both national and independent newspapers this morning highlight talk surrounding plans for the first anniversary of the revolution. Privately owned…
In rare TV interview, SCAF repeats familiar lines
Egypt
October 20, 2011
In rare TV interview, SCAF repeats familiar lines
Two members of Egypt’s ruling military council appeared Wednesday on one of Egypt’s most widely-viewed news talk shows in an…