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Ragui Assaad comments on the military's involvement in the Egyptian economy. This article was originally published by The Washington Post and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Tarik Yousef comments on youth and Egypt's economy. This article was originally published in Danish by Ugebrevet A4 and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Following Hosni Mubarak's much-anticipated speech on Thursday, 10 February 2011--in which he reaffirmed his determination to remain in office until September, despite popular expectations that he would resign--Edward Sayre talks about the demands of Egyptian youth for economic opportunity and social inclusion. This audio discussion originally aired on The Takeaway and is reposted here. The views expressed in this piece are those of the published author.

Tarik Yousef discusses the disconnect between Egyptian youth and the ruling elites, highlighting the very real possibility that Egyptian civil society will 'thrive' in a future, democratic state. This article was originally published by The Takeaway and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Paul Dyer considers the need for innovative, creative reforms to harness the economic potential and entrepreneurial creativity of Middle Eastern youth. This article was originally published by Knowledge@Wharton and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Ragui Assaad discussed recent unrest in Egypt and the combination of economic and political exclusion fueling the youth protests. This article was originally published by The Examiner and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Tarik Yousef discusses the impact of rising food prices and economic challenges on youth frustrations in the Middle East, and the potential for these issues to fuel further protests throughout the region. This audio show originally aired on The Takeaway and is reposted here. The views expressed in this piece are those of the published author.

Ragui Assaad discusses youth movements and revolution in Egypt at the University of Minnesota. Video of this discussion was originally posted by the University of Minnesota.

Ragui Assaad analyses the mounting economic consequences Egypt faces 'the longer President Hosni Mubarak refuses to resign in spite of demands by protesters to step down from power. This article was originally published by ABC News and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Tarik Yousef discusses how Egypt and other Arab states' preoccupation with security issues over the last decade drove the debate about economics and politics 'out of the halls of government and into the streets.' This story originally aired on NPR's All Things Considered and is reposted here. The views expressed in this story are those of the published author.

Ragui Assaad discusses the frustrations of youth in Arab states. This article was originally printed in the Minnesota Post and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Ragui Assaad analyzes the impact of protests on Egypt's economy. This article was originally printed in The New York Times and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Ragui Assaad comments on the appointment of Oman Suleiman as Egypt's vice president. This article was originally printed in The New York Times and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.

Tarik Yousef discusses soaring youth unemployment in Tunisia. This article was originally published in BusinessWeek and is reposted here. The views expressed in this article are those of the published author.