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From: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com] Sent: 5/19/2014 10:37:05 AM To: Peter Thiel Subject: That was fun , see you in 3 weeks FP Briefing non- classified 19 May, 2014 Article 1. The National Interest Which Road Will Egypt Take? Kathryn Alexeeff Article 2. Now Lebanon What Saudi-Iran talks could mean for Lebanon and the region Alex Rowell Article 3. The Economist India's next prime minister: The Modi era begins Article 4. The Christian Science Monitor An India ready to dream big Editorial Article 5. 1-1Urriyet Will it be Cyprus' year? Yusuf Kanli Article 6. The National Interest Stars Are Aligned for a Solution in Cyprus Ozdil Nami Article 7. The diplomat China's Instructive Syria Policy Adrien Morin HOUSE OVERSIGHT 031569 Article 1. The National Interest Which Road Will Egypt Take? Kathryn Alexeeff May 19, 2014 -- With Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's official resignation from the military and bid for the presidency, the future of Egypt looks murky at best. While his victory is highly likely, the question remains—down which path will he take Egypt? Al-Sisi's support for the anti-Morsi protesters may indicate support for the democratization of Egypt and the will of the people. On the other hand, his bid looks like a giant leap backwards for Egypt, a return to a military dictatorship. Egypt has several potential paths forward under an al-Sisi government, none of which are ideal. Unfortunately, Egypt appears to be justifying analysts' worst fears and will likely return to a Mubarak-style military autocracy under al-Sisi. The first option is a military government that enacts economic and political reforms that improve the lives of the citizenry, not just the military or the elites. This will lead to a slower evolution toward democracy. On the plus side, slower evolution under a stable government would allow structural changes to take root, fostering effective institutions and greater stability. The negative side is that ev […]