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Earl Gregg Swem Library

Egypt and the IMF: Overview and Issues for Congress

Categories: Africa,Arab,Egypt,Foreign Assistance,Nongovernmental organizations

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R43053.pdf

Analyzes the state of Egypt’s economy two years after the spring revolution and the reasons for deteriorating conditions.  Also describes negotiations between Egypt and the International Monetary Fund over policy reforms demanded in exchange for loan funds and the U.S. role in an IMF decision.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Egypt’s New Constitution: General Overview of Drafting History and Content

Categories: Egypt,Laws/Regulations

http://blogs.loc.gov/law/2013/01/egypts-new-constitution-general-overview/

Information on the new constitution for Egypt and some related links.  From the Law Library of Congress

 

Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations

Categories: Arab,Egypt,Foreign Assistance

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33003.pdf

Provides a brief overview of key issues for Congress related to current relations with Egypt and details about U.S. foreign assistance.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Israel: Background and U.S. Relations

Categories: Arab,Egypt,Iran,Israel,Middle East Conflict

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33476.pdf

Discusses how recent events have increased concerns about Israel’s security especially with regard to Iran and the long-standing peace treaty with Egypt.  Also discusses the question of control over Jerusalem and relations with the Palestinians.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

The Politics of Security Sector Reform in Egypt

Categories: Africa,Arab,Defense/Military,Democracy/Peace,Egypt

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR318_0.pdf

One of a series of reports on the prospects for reforming police and security forces in countries of North Africa.  From the United States Institute of Peace

 

Security Sector Transformation in the Arab Awakening

Categories: Arab,Conflict Resolution,Democracy/Peace,Egypt,Libya,Syria

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/SR317.pdf

Insights from a May 2012 conference on how reform of police and security organizations is a crucial step in building democracies.  From the United States Institute of Peace

 

Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations

Categories: Egypt,Foreign Assistance,Israel,Middle East Conflict,Statistics

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/RL33003.pdf

Provides an overview of current key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Change in the Middle East: Implications for U.S. Policy

Categories: Arab,Conflict Resolution,Egypt,Foreign Affairs,Iran,Israel,Middle East Conflict,Syria

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/mideast/R42393.pdf

This report assesses some of the foreign policy implications of recent events in the Middle East region, provides an overview of U.S. responses to date, and explores selected case studies to illustrate some key questions and dilemmas that Congress and the executive branch face.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

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