In Egypt , a newly approved constitution says that only Muslims can be president . Hafez al-Assad : Despite their support for the regime , Christians ca n't run for president . He says while the government is pressured to stipulate this rule , it 's bad politics . Moubayed : It still keeps the executive and legislative branches as subordinate to the president and allows him to name the head of the Supreme Judicial Council ( Supreme Court ) . Many Muslims want a constitution that treat Syrians and Muslims fairly .
In Egypt , a newly approved constitution says that only Muslims can be president . Hafez al-Assad : Despite their support for the regime , Christians ca n't run for president . He says while the government is pressured to stipulate this rule , it 's bad politics . Moubayed : Many Muslims want a constitution that treat Syrians and Muslims fairly .