Egypt from Revolution to Coup d'état

SETA presents the analyses of SETA experts on Egypt in order to better understand the transformation process in Egypt which began on January 25, 2011 and the overthrow of Mohamed Morsi by the military coup on July 3, 2013.

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Egypt from Revolution to Coup d'Ã tat
Egypt's Foreign Policy Under Mohamed Morsi

Egypt's Foreign Policy Under Mohamed Morsi

One of the fundamental issues and the source of ‘fear’ for many in the West after the revolution in Egypt was a possible radical change in the foreign policy area. But what has changed in the foreign policy of Egypt after the revolution?

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The U.S.-Turkey relationship took on a fresh dynamic with the onset of the Arab Spring in early 2011.

By creating restricted political openings, as was the case in the early 1990s, the king intended to coopt some opposition parties, which had been previously excluded from the political system.

Given the 2.6 percent growth rate in the first nine months of 2012, the Turkish economy must grow at more than 4 percent in the last quarter to achieve the expected 3.2 percent growth rate in 2012.

The following analysis summarizes recent developments on two items in TurkeyÂ’s political agenda: the anti-tutelage struggle; and the PKKÂ’s disarmament and the resolution of the Kurdish question.

Economy in 2012

The debt crisis in EU countries provoked pessimistic scenarios regarding economic growth, causing developed and developing countries to revise down their economic growth plans.

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Economy in 2012
Lessons From the Past for the New Process

Lessons From the Past for the New Process

Turkey needs to draw lessons from the past and take necessary steps to facilitate the process.

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During Ergenekon hearing, CHP deputies joined forces with radical left actors including the WorkerÂ’s Party (Ä°P) and the TGB.

The AK Party, hopefully, will make a correct evaluation and put forth a democratic vision for constructing the new Turkey.

Despite the challenging period ahead, the CHP must continue its campaign for a peaceful resolution to the issue as well as for democratic reforms.

While Turkey witnessed a marked slowdown in consumption demand in the first quarter of 2012, primary data show signs of a moderate recovery and indicate that the steady increase in export will continue in the second quarter.

If Turkey’s CHP believes that they are up to the task of running the country, the Syrian crisis may serve as a great opportunity to convince the still doubtful voters.

The Arab world is going through fundamental social and political transformation. By the end of 2010, Arab states were stagnant and paralyzed.

The new constitution cannot and will not meet all demands of political parties. Everyone, each party will have to take a step back. We should be ready for this.

The Arab uprisings in early 2011 provided the US and Turkey with an opportunity and a necessity to discover new forms of cooperation and policy coordination due to the urgency for action on the ground.

The study addresses the League’s policy proposals, decisions, and reactions regarding the Syrian crisis and con­centrates on what these all policy measures mean for the League as a regional organization. 

As so many outside powers have clashing geopolitical, security, and economic interests, what does the road ahead look like for Syria?

His Excellency Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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