In Egypt, Pogroms against Christians Have Become Routine

What can the Copts do except resign themselves to continued persecution?

Barry Rubin

5 Iyyar 5773 – April 14, 2013

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Muslim Brotherhood rally in Egypt. The salute is a throwback to the movement's roots in 1920s European fascism.

(If you are interested in reading more about Egypt, you’re welcome to read my book Islamic Fundamentalists in Egyptian Politics online or download it for free).

Originally published at Rubin Reports.

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Barry Rubin

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Professor Barry Rubin is director of the Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center and editor of the Middle East Review of International Affairs (MERIA) Journal. See the GLORIA/MERIA site at www.gloria-center.org.