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Articles, publications, books, tools and multimedia features from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest news, analysis, research findings, practitioner guides and reports, all related to the conflict zones and issues that are at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict.
Egypt Today: Historical Context of the Protests
USIP's Qamar-ul Huda, author of "The Crescent and Dove," talks about the recent developments in Egypt.
UPDATE: Eye on Egypt
Popular protests against the Egyptian government escalated into the third day, as the military and police cracked down on student demonstrators and the national airline suspended service.
Egypt's Warning Signs
Expert Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen puts the protests in Egypt and in the region into context and discusses their historical and religious significance.
The Impact of Social Media in Egypt
Last Friday, Internet access was cut off and mobile phone service was severely disrupted in Egypt, according to news reports. USIP’s Sheldon Himelfarb discusses the role of social media in Egypt’s protests, and how it compares to other recent media-connected movements.
Prospects for a Democratic Revolution in Egypt
USIP’s Dan Brumberg provides updated analysis of the current crisis in Egypt. Are there parrallels between Iran’s Green Revolution and the protest in Tunisia? Will Egypt's military take a side?
Is Egypt 'Too Big to Fail'?
USIP's Raymond Gilpin examines the economic implications of the protests in Egypt.
Eye on Egypt and the Middle East
The U.S. Institute of Peace continues to follow the developments in Egypt and the Middle East. Read about USIP's work on Christian-Muslim relations in the Middle East, work on national security issues, democratization, and more.
Arab Authoritarian Order Shattered
Robin Wright looks at Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's resignation means for the region.
Egypt’s Protests Underscore Importance of Early Warning
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.
Egypt's "Winds of Change"
USIP's Abiodun Williams reflects on Hosni Mubarak's departure and the remarkable events in Egypt.