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Fundamental information for understanding the state of political reform in Egypt
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EgyptFundamental information for understanding the state of political reform in Egypt Prospects for Political Reform» Egypt Update: The Latest
» From The POMED WireFailed State Index Measures Progress for Iraq; Predicts Failure in Yemen, Pakistan
[Jul 2] Foreign Policy has released its 2009 annual Failed States Index, which is a timely analysis of how a “virulent economic crisis, countless natural disasters,…
Egyptian Lawyer Reacts to Iran
[Jul 2] Arab and regional opinions of the Iranian situation have been noticeably scant in media coverage, although the Washington Post reported last week that…
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Public StatementsSecretary Hillary Clinton, Interview With Randa Aboul Azem of Al Arabiya, 3/2/2009: Acting Deputy State Department Spokesman Gordon Duguid, Daily Press Briefing, 1/19/2009: President Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, 1/20/2009: “To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict or blame their society’s ills on the West — know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.” Other Reports and Publications
Basic InformationOfficial Name: The Arab Republic of Egypt Government: Republic with Bicameral Legislature (454 seats, lower house; 264 seats, upper house) Population: 83 million (2009), 90% Muslim, 9% Coptic Christian, 1% other Christian GDP per capita: $5,400 (PPP) Constitution: Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt Political Parties and Organizations
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