2012
Egypt’s Revolution, America’s Hubris
15 Feb 2012
By TD International Project Manager Jason Potell
Faulty assumptions about recent events in Egypt lead to a misunderstanding of their causes and of America’s capacity to respond to them.
Two recent events have propelled Egypt back onto the front pages worldwide. First, apparently politically orchestrated violence at a football match in Port Said has prompted further violent demonstrations against the regime. Secondly, the Egyptian government has launched a crackdown on non-profit groups and their workers – including 19 American citizens – claiming that foreigners are funding pro-democracy groups and anti-government protests.
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Faulty assumptions about recent events in Egypt lead to a misunderstanding of their causes and of America’s capacity to respond to them.
Two recent events have propelled Egypt back onto the front pages worldwide. First, apparently politically orchestrated violence at a football match in Port Said has prompted further violent demonstrations against the regime. Secondly, the Egyptian government has launched a crackdown on non-profit groups and their workers – including 19 American citizens – claiming that foreigners are funding pro-democracy groups and anti-government protests.
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