Wednesday, August 21, 2013

EGYPT - Update on Muslim Brotherhood vs Military Government

"Egyptian Authorities Charge Muslim Brotherhood Leader With Inciting Violence" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 8/20/2013

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SUMMARY:  Mohammed Badie, leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, was arrested on charges of inciting violence in reaction to the ouster of former President Morsi.  Meanwhile, as the United States and European Union ponder military aid to Egypt, Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia have stepped up to offer financial support.  Margaret Warner reports.



"How Much Does Foreign Money Affect Leverage in Egypt?" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 8/20/2013

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SUMMARY:  With U.S. officials debating cutting Egyptian military aid while regional allies have offered to send money, what kind of influence over the interim government and political uncertainty will other nations have?  Gwen Ifill gets analysis from Tarek Masoud of Harvard University and Hisham Melhem of Al Arabiya.


REF:  Marshall Plan

"Where Does U.S. Military Aid Go?" PBS Newshour 8/30/2012

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