2012-05-24T14:56:33Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/egypt.html http://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2012/05/15/egyptian-elections.html May 15, 2012 May 15, 2012

RAND expert Jeffrey Martini speaks on the upcoming Egyptian presidential election and offers insights on the various presidential candidates, Egyptian and global reactions to the candidates, and the possible implications of an undefined constitution for the candidate that will be elected.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/04/19/FA.html Apr 19, 2012 Apr 19, 2012

Just as before the disqualifications, the fundamental decision voters face is about the scope and nature of the change Egypt will undergo in the coming years. And there are still candidates representing almost every position on that spectrum, writes Jeffrey Martini.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/12/20/GS.html Dec 20, 2011 Dec 20, 2011

The Arab Spring demonstrated that leaderless revolutions are difficult to repress or co-opt. Unfortunately, it is also true that leaderless revolts find it difficult to make transition to authority, writes Charles Ries.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/08/25/FA.html Aug 25, 2011 Aug 25, 2011

The SCAF's attempts to curtail dissent and the democratic process have fueled doubts about its true intentions. Will the military fulfill its promise to support democracy? Or will it seek to replace Mubarak's rule with its own or that of a friendly autocrat? write Jeffrey Martini and Julie Taylor.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/05/19/CNN.html May 19, 2011 May 19, 2011

Assisting Arab democratic transitions will not eliminate religious extremism. But successful transitions would directly challenge the jihadist brands that promote attacks on America, writes Julie Taylor.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/05/03/CQGR.html May 3, 2011 May 3, 2011

If some measure of democracy does result, the elected governments likely will reflect the popular antipathy that the "Arab street" has for both the United States and Israel, writes David Aaron.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/03/06/WP.html Mar 6, 2011 Mar 6, 2011

Much of what we know—or think we know—about the Muslim Brotherhood's ambitions, beliefs and history is clouded by misperceptions, writes Lorenzo Vidino.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/02/22/CNN.html Feb 22, 2011 Feb 22, 2011

The most favorable outcome achievable in Egypt might be what we see in Iraq, but without the violence, writes Harold Brown.

http://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2011/02/11/julie-taylor-discusses-post-mubarak-egypt-middle-east.html Feb 14, 2011 Feb 14, 2011

Senior political scientist Julie Taylor spoke with RAND media relations director Jeffrey Hiday about the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and the effects it could have on other Middle East countries and U.S. relations with the region.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/02/09/CNN.html Feb 9, 2011 Feb 9, 2011

Continuing support for the Egyptian military will be crucial for U.S. influence and for an evolution in Egypt that can meet American interests, writes Robert E. Hunter.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/02/01/CNN.html Feb 1, 2011 Feb 1, 2011

There is no clear political party or leader ready to step in if the regime in Egypt falls. However, this protest is not without leadership; it is spearheaded by a large network of Egyptian human rights groups and other citizens, writes Julie Taylor.

http://www.rand.org/international_programs/cmepp.html Oct 30, 2009 Oct 30, 2009

The Center for Middle East Public Policy (CMEPP) provides expertise on the Middle East that is second to none. Our analysts are in touch with vital political, social, economic, and technological developments in and around the region. Through research and analysis of the highest caliber, we help public and private decisionmakers solve problems, tackle challenges, and identify options to make society safer, smarter, and more prosperous. The worldwide reputation for RAND excellence and objectivity ensures our voice will be heard.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR691.html May 18, 2009 May 18, 2009

<p>This study was commissioned by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) to provide an evidence base on the systems of medical regulation in place in the countries of origin of doctors seeking to enter the UK and obtain registration to practise.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG778.html Nov 25, 2008 Nov 25, 2008

<p>The Kefaya Movement, an indigenous effort for political reform organized in Egypt, provides policymakers with an example of the challenges grassroots organizations in the Arab world face as they try to implement democracy and political reform. In late 2004, Kefaya was able to mobilize wide segments of Egyptian society.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP139.html Dec 31, 2003 Dec 31, 2003

Poisoned Wells: The Politics of Water in the Middle East

http://www.rand.org/pubs/issue_papers/IP183z1.html Dec 31, 2000 Dec 31, 2000

This paper examines demographic trends in Egypt in terms of how present and future challenges affect the nation and how addressing them will benefit it.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/issue_papers/IP183.html Dec 31, 1999 Dec 31, 1999

This paper examines demographic trends in Egypt in terms of how present and future challenges affect the nation and how addressing them will benefit it.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF122.html Dec 31, 1995 Dec 31, 1995

On October 15-17, 1995, RAND, in conjunction with the NATO Office of Information and Press, held a conference in Brussels on Mediterranean security issues.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR127.html Jan 1, 1993 Jan 1, 1993

This report highlights points of vulnerability in Egypt, Syria, and Jordan that could lead to future internal and regional instability.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7760.html Dec 31, 1991 Dec 31, 1991

In the wake of the turbulent events of 1990 and 1991, the states of the Middle East are in the process of redefining their political agendas, their relationships with each other, and their visions of the future. This paper describes the political cli...