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Pro-government demonstrators wave Turkish flags as they protest against the attempted coup, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 19, 2016

Protest against Turkey’s Failed Coup Colored by Fear of Strongman President

by Hugh Naylor | Jul 26, 2016 | Middle East

Istanbul- They ostensibly rallied Sunday to protest the attempted overthrow of their government. However, what seemed to worry them was the direction of that same government and a crackdown led by its powerful leader, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. “I’m afraid....

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Supporters and opponents of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Morsi clash in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, July 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Opinion: “Coup” doesn’t mean what the Brotherhood thinks it means

by Amal Mousa | Aug 24, 2013 | Opinion

The Arab revolutions may appear to be mere isolated events that toppled well-established regimes. However, in essence what happened was an earthquake, and with it came many discourses, axioms, ideas and connotations. It has escaped us that key elements in the...

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Egyptians hold portraits of military chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reading “Come down Sisi” as they gather in Cairo’s landmark Tahrir Square in Cairo on July 5, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/GIANLUIGI GUERCIA.)

Opinion: El-Sisi, a true military man

by Hussein Shobokshi | Jul 7, 2013 | Opinion

The expression “military rule” is often associated with unpleasant ruling models in the Arab world. It has been associated with oppression, tyranny and despotism, and has produced terrible rulers who subjected their people and countries to incredible level of...