What Led to Morsi’s Fall—and What Comes Next? What Led to Morsi’s Fall—and What Comes Next?
That a popular revolt facilitated Morsi’s ouster is undeniable. But it has also solidified the military’s role as the final arbiter of power in Egypt.
Jul 5, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
The Coup in Egypt: An Arab Winter? The Coup in Egypt: An Arab Winter?
If no one can rule and power-sharing is impossible, what now?
Jul 5, 2013 / Tom Hayden
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (7/5/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (7/5/13)
This week: revolution in Egypt, reproductive rights in DC, elections in South Korea and solidarity with Bangladeshi workers everywhere.
Jul 5, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Tom Paine, Nelson Mandela and ‘the Birth of a New World’ Tom Paine, Nelson Mandela and ‘the Birth of a New World’
Nelson Mandela has always recognized the real meaning of July 4.
Jul 3, 2013 / John Nichols
Egypt: ‘Popular Coup’ Ousts Muslim Brotherhood Egypt: ‘Popular Coup’ Ousts Muslim Brotherhood
President Morsi and the Muslim Brothers were defiant, but it appears that the army held the high cards.
Jul 3, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Brazil vs. the World Cup Brazil vs. the World Cup
What could have provoked such massive protests against a soccer festival from the sport’s most passionate fans?
Jul 3, 2013 / Marina Amaral and Natalia Viana
Distortions and Divisions Distortions and Divisions
Distrust and distortion occupy the distance between much of Turkey and the Kurds of Diyarbakir. Can they be overcome?
Jul 2, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jenna Krajeski
The Dictionary of the Global War on You The Dictionary of the Global War on You
Definitions for a new age
Jul 2, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
The US Should End the Cuban Embargo The US Should End the Cuban Embargo
With Cuba already beginning a new, post-Castro era, it is long past time for the US policy to evolve.
Jul 2, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
End of Muslim Brotherhood Rule in Egypt? Or Civil War? End of Muslim Brotherhood Rule in Egypt? Or Civil War?
Egypt is teetering on the brink of becoming Libya. Or Syria.
Jul 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss