Advanced Search Results For "EGYPTIAN history, 1981-2011"

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Social Research. Summer2012, Vol. 79 Issue 2, p349-376. 28p.

Abstract: The article discusses the causes of the January 25, 2011 Egyptian revolution. According to the author, these include poverty, political persecution, police brutality, corruption, and economic inequality caused by government policies. It is suggested th...

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Studies in Conflict & Terrorism. Apr2009, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p277-291. 15p.

Abstract: This article provides a preliminary insight to the ideological revision of the two principle Islamist militant groups in Egypt, the Al-Gamaa Al-Islamiyya and Al-Jihad Al-Islami. Several leaders of these groups have taken steps to renounce violence and ...

Publication Type: Report

Source(s): Political Risk Yearbook: Egypt Country Report; 2009, Special section p1-25, 26p

Abstract: The article reports on political, economic and social conditions in Egypt. A major part of the economic reform program of Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif is attracting foreign investments to the country. It is noted that the main source of social tension in...

Source(s): Egypt Oil & Gas Report; Q2 2011, Issue 2, p60-66, 7p, 3 Charts

Abstract: The article focuses on the economic condition of oil and gas industry in Egypt from 2009-2011. It says that the major government asset is the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), which directly accounts for about 20% of the country's oil prod...

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Archív Orientalní; 2012, Vol. 80 Issue 2, p183-190, 8p

Abstract: The article discusses public opinion in Cairo, Egypt, regarding Eastern style dancers, during the period from 2004 to 2005, with a focus on aspects of the dancers and their performances as seen in both a positive and negative light. Topics discussed in...

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Foro Internacional; abr/jun2012, Vol. 52 Issue 2, p345-360, 16p

Abstract: Copyright of Foro Internacional is the property of El Colegio de Mexico AC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, downl...

Publication Type: Report

Source(s): Political Risk Yearbook: Egypt Country Report; 2011, Special section p1-25, 25p

Abstract: This report offers information on Egypt, as of April 1, 2010. It states that increasing foreign investment has become the Egyptian government's major goal in its economic reform program and strategy for fostering growth in the private sector. It cites ...

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Middle East Report; Spring2011, Issue 258, p14-19, 6p

Abstract: The article focuses on the 18-day Egyptian revolution which starts on January 26, 2011 at the Tahrir Square in Cairo against the 30-year regime of President Husni Mubarak. It asserts that the Tahrir Square becomes the epicenter of the Egyptian revoluti...

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social & Cultural Series; Feb2011, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p18715A-18718C, 4p

Abstract: The article reports on the political and social conditions in Egypt as of March 2011. Egyptians reportedly celebrated the resignation of president Mohamed Hosni Mubarak ending his 30-year rule following 18 days mass protests in the country. It adds tha...

Publication Type: Academic Journal

Source(s): Middle East Report; Spring2011, Issue 258, p2-13, 12p

Abstract: The article looks into the Egyptian revolution in early 2011 against the 30-year regime of President Husni Mubarak. It states that the smartness of the Egyptian authoritarians and the cohesiveness of Mubarak's ruling political party are both toppled by...