Publications & Tools

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March 2011 | On the Issues by Raymond Gilpin

USIP’s Raymond Gilpin, co-author of “Defusing Egypt’s Demographic Time Bomb,” discusses how proper management of Egypt’s economy can help ensure a stable future.

March 2011 | On the Issues by Steven Heydemann

USIP’s Steven Heydemann, vice president of the Grants and Fellowships program and special adviser to the Muslim World Initiative, describes the progress and challenges facing Egypt and Tunisia and how the U.S. can assist in stablizing the region.

March 2011 | Peace Brief by Raymond Gilpin, Amal A. Kandeel, and Paul Sullivan

In the wake of the January/February upheavals, USIP convened a working group to examine the multifaceted challenges facing Egypt’s new government and its people. This Peace Brief discusses the groups analysis of the situation.

March Prevention Newsletter
March 2011

The bimonthly Prevention Newsletter provides highlights of the Institute's conceptual and region specific work aimed at helping to prevent conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, South and Northeast Asia, and the special project on genocide prevention. It also provides Over the Horizon thinking on trends in different regions, as well as information about events, working groups and publications.

February 2011 | News Feature by Jason Gluck

Egyptians and Tunisians are anxiously waiting to see how their aspirations will be realized in the weeks after the historic popular uprisings. While no component of Egyptian or Tunisian society – governance, politics, security, civil society, and economy -- is likely to be spared scrutiny, special attention will necessarily be paid to the constitution.

Countries: Africa, Egypt, Tunisia | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
February 2011 | On the Issues by Graeme Bannerman

As events in Egypt continue to unfold, the world focuses on the role of the Egyptian military. USIP asked Middle East expert and congressional expert, Graeme Bannerman, to share his views on the situation.

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February 2011 | On the Issues by Steven Heydemann

The departure of Hosni Mubarak on Friday opens up new possibilities for a transition to real democracy in Egypt. Whether these possibilities will be realized remains uncertain. Steven Heydemann explores the evolving situation. 

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February 2011 | On the Issues by Abiodun Williams

USIP's Abiodun Williams reflects on Hosni Mubarak's departure and the remarkable events in Egypt.

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February 2011 | On the Issues by Lawrence Woocher

The crisis in Egypt sparked debates about whether the U.S. government failed to anticipate the events.    USIP’s Lawrence Woocher comments on these debates and the role of early warning in preventing conflict and instability.

Countries: Egypt | Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention
February 2011 | News Feature by Robin Wright

Robin Wright looks at Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation means for the region.

Countries: Egypt | Issue Areas: Political Reform