Hosni Mubarak

The retired general and former CIA director holds forth on the Middle East.

Egypt is moving away from democracy, stifling freedom of expression, arresting thousands for political dissent

Whether or not Egypt’s new political order will exist from 12 months to five years from now hinges more on the durability of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi than any any temporary calm

But will the army continue to back the president if the economy starts to tank?

Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has restored order in Egypt, but at great cost

As Arab leaders, Hosni Mubarak and Mohamed Morsi now also share a once-unprecedented experience: facing charges of violence and embezzlement in front of their own country’s courts.

Egypt’s political scene has changed radically from the vigorous pluralism that followed the 2011 uprising; in 2015 the Islamist and secular groups that won those elections are excluded or marginalized

The Egyptian military has gained unprecedented power since overseeing the ouster of two Egyptian presidents, Hosni Mubarak in 2011 and Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

To address the country’s growing energy needs, the government is granting the private sector a leading role.

Despite Egypt's new US-acquired jets, tanks and missiles, the Washington-Cairo relationship is running on fumes