February 4, 2011 View this newsletter as a web page on CFR's website. In this Issue: Understanding Egypt's Historic Moment Foreign Policy Implications of Unrest in Egypt Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Haiti's Redevelopment Obstacles Understanding Egypt's Historic Moment Egypt's protests put it on the threshold of dramatic change but a range of factors, including the role of the military, will have a critical bearing on the outcome of the crisis, says CFR's Steven Cook. Read more Expert Brief: "Egypt's Uphill Economic Struggles" by Isobel Coleman Op-ed: "What Democracy Could Bring" by Ray Takeyh (International Herald Tribune) Contingency Planning Memorandum: "Political Instability in Egypt" by Steven Cook Op-ed: "Hosni Mubarak, Troublesome Ally" by Max Boot (Wall Street Journal) Book: Ruling But Not Governing - The Military and Political Development in Egypt, Algeria, and Turkey by Steven Cook CFR experts on Egypt Foreign Policy Implications of Unrest in Egypt The United States should be quietly pressing for President Mubarak to step aside and allow for a transfer of authority in Egypt--either a constitutional reform process or a caretaker government, says CFR President Richard Haass. Read more Op-ed: "How Should the U.S. Respond to the Protests in the Middle East?" by Ed Husain (Washington Post) First Take: "Why Jordan Is Not a Regional Domino" by Robert Danin Foreign Affairs: "The U.S.-Egyptian Breakup" by Steven Cook Interview: "Egypt is a 'Textbook' Foreign Policy Dilemma" with James Baker, III, former secretary of state Op-ed: "Egypt Protests Show George W. Bush Was Right About Freedom in the Arab World" by Elliott Abrams (Washington Post) Op-ed: "What Egypt Means for Syria" by Robert Danin (The Mark) CFR experts on the Middle East Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood The anti-government protests in Egypt will likely mean a greater political role for the Muslim Brotherhood, analysts say. But this Backgrounder notes the divide in views over whether the Islamist group will choose a path of moderation or extremism. Read more Op-ed: "Egypt Can Bring in the Brotherhood" by Ed Husain (The Financial Times) Article: "Beware Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood" by Leslie Gelb Foreign Affairs: "The Muslim Brotherhood - What the Brotherhood Is and How It Will Shape the Future" by Carrie Rosefsky Wickham CFR experts on Egypt Haiti's Redevelopment Obstacles One year after Haiti's earthquake, a contested presidential election, the return of Baby Doc Duvalier, and problems with redevelopment hobble the country's efforts to rebuild, says Haitian philanthropist Jacques-Philippe Piverger. Read more Expert Brief: "Haiti's Year of Living Miserably" by Laurie Garrett Op-ed: "Midwifery - A Smart Investment in Haiti" by Isobel Coleman (Huffington Post) Conference Call: "Rebuilding Haiti - One Year Later" with Kara McDonald, U.S. Department of State Expert Roundup: "How to Rebuild Haiti after the Quake" with Paul Farmer, UN Deputy Special Envoy for Haiti, Brian Concannon, Jr., Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti, Beat Rohr, CARE International, and Robert Maguire, U.S. Institute of Peace Interactive: Global Governance Monitor - Public Health CFR experts on Haiti   Multimedia Resources on Egypt To provide analysis on the growing unrest in Egypt, CFR produced video interviews with three scholars. CFR's Isobel Coleman discusses the implications of the turmoil in the country with CFR Director of Studies James Lindsay. CFR's Steven Cook reflects on the dramatic experience of being in Tahrir Square when protests began and the recent violence. CFR's Ed Husain discusses how Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood may be more willing to engage in diplomacy than is commonly thought or expected. All three of these videos are available on CFR's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/cfr     Where to Find Fresh Analysis on the Unrest in the Arab World An updated CFR.org issue guide and resources from Foreign Affairs provide comprehensive analysis on the crisis.     On the CFR Blogs THE WATER'S EDGE Lindsay wraps up the week's U.S. foreign policy news in today's "Friday File." ASIA UNBOUND Joshua Kurlantzick examines how China is likely to react to instability in the Middle East. PRESSURE POINTS Elliott Abrams explains why Israelis aren't cheering Mubarak's ouster. AFRICA IN TRANSITION John Campbell reacts to the facturing unity of the African Union on Cote D'Ivoire. FROM THE POTOMAC TO THE EUPHRATES Steven Cook lists the five things you need to know about Egypt's armed forces. ENERGY, SECURITY AND CLIMATE Michael Levi discusses the impact of unrest in the Middle East on oil prices. Read and weigh in on CFR's expert blogs.     EXPLORE CFR's WEBSITE:     Regions      Issues      Experts     Publications     About CFR Find CFR on Twitter and Facebook. Privacy Policy The Council on Foreign Relations does not share email addresses with third parties. Council on Foreign Relations 58 East 68th Street New York, NY 10065 Tel. +1 212.434.9400 Fax: +1 212.434.9800