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The Monitor's View Why Egypt now deserves world's help

Helping Egypt fix its economy is now as important for the West as helping it fix its democracy. The protests that led to the military ouster of President Mohamed Morsi were driven as much by economic suffering as political anger for his undemocratic ways.
Can Egypt's popular coup reset a faltering transition?

With three killed by the Egyptian military in Cairo this morning, Egypt's transition 2.0 is off to a rocky start.
Global Viewpoint With Morsi ouster, Egypt fails democracy test

In Egypt, former President Mohamed Morsi should have served until the next elections. Forced removal defeats the democratic gains made two years ago. If Morsi and Islamists are not allowed to feature somewhat prominently in a new government, they could be a dangerous element.
With Egypt's Morsi detained, a Muslim Brotherhood in turmoil (+video)

Ousted President Mohamed Morsi is now in military detention along with other senior leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the movement's rank and file fear what could come next.
The Monitor's View After military ouster of Egypt's Morsi, a chance to get it right

The causes for the military ouster of Egypt's elected president are what Egyptians must now address. First of all, they must develop a mutual trust for building a consensus on all of democracy's values. Tunisia serves as a good example.
After coup, Egypt swears in an interim president

Adly Mansour, the chief justice of Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court, was sworn in Thursday as Egypt's interim president. No date has been set by the military for a new election.
Military ouster of Egypt's Morsi: US position goes from worse to bad (+video)

Before the Egyptian military ousted President Morsi, the US was caught between a democratically elected leader and the democratic forces seeking his removal. But it's still in a tight spot.
Backchannels Egypt's generals depose Morsi, Egypt remains divided

The military takes charge in Egypt again. At least temporarily.
Egypt's military deposes President Morsi and suspends constitution

The Egyptian Army chief announced Wednesday on national television that President Mohammed Morsi has been relieved of his duties.
Backchannels US State Department response to Egypt uprisings, then and now

Spot the difference.
Energy Voices Why oil prices rise on Egypt unrest (+video)

Oil prices spiked above $102 a barrel Wednesday as protesters poured into the streets of Cairo and the Egyptian military ousted President Mohammed Morsi. Egypt is critical to regional oil transportation and has investors worried that protests could spread elsewhere in the region.
Backchannels Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and Morsi have their backs to the wall

Warnings of a coup and the death of democracy come from senior Muslim Brotherhood members and advisers of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Egypt: A military coup underway?

The Egyptian president's national security adviser said on Wednesday that a "military coup" was under way and army and police violence was expected to remove pro-Morsi demonstrators. A travel ban was issued for Morsi and leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Oil prices spike over Egypt unrest: How worried should we be?

Concerns over the disruption of the Suez Canal has inflated the price of crude oil to its highest point in over a year, but analysts say the spike is likely temporary.
Global News Blog Top Muslim Brother: 'Military coup' under way in Egypt

In a letter posted to Facebook, top Egyptian official Essam el Haddad warns that an overthrow would send the world the message that 'democracy is not for Muslims.'
Backchannels Timeline: the awkward dance of Obama and Morsi

The Obama administration fell into familiar patterns with Hosni Mubarak's successor.
Morsi's isolation grows as deadline looms for Army intervention

Egypt's President Morsi defiantly asserted his right to govern and appealed for more time in a televised speech late last night.
Energy Voices Fourth of July travel: Gas prices drop for Independence Day (+video)

Fourth of July celebrations just got a bit more festive with a recent drop in gas prices. If it lasts much beyond the Fourth of July will depend on turmoil in Egypt and across the Middle East, the economy, and especially hurricane season.
Stocks down on unrest in Egypt

Stocks fell slightly Tuesday after reports of intensifying political turmoil in Egypt offset good economic news. Car sales, home prices, and manufacturing pushed stocks up for most of the day but major indexes turned lower in the afternoon.
Backchannels White House backing away from Morsi in record time (+video)

It's hard to see a way for Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to salvage his position from the current situation. Obama's folks seem to agree.
Egypt faces showdown in the streets as Morsi weighs options

The military's ultimatum for President Morsi to 'meet the demands of the people' runs out tomorrow. Hundreds of thousands of supporters and opponents have come out to demonstrate.
Islamists, anti-Morsi protesters end week on alarming note

Five Egyptians were killed this week, making it unlikely Sunday's anti-Morsi protests will be calm.
Opinion Be inclusive, Morsi, or you may face a second Egyptian revolution

Will it take a second revolution to complete Egypt’s democratic transition? Anti-government protesters plan to turn out in massive numbers Sunday. President Mohamed Morsi should heed cries for more inclusiveness. Otherwise, he may find himself toppled like Mubarak.
Terrorism & Security As Egypt nears boil, leading religious institution calls for calm (+video)

Usually apolitical Al Azhar University encouraged dialogue as major anti-Morsi protests loom. The military is also watching closely.
Morsi's speech: too little, too late for opposition (+video)

President Morsi's speech last night failed to deflate the anger fueling anti-government protests.