Egypt News

What will happen in Egypt in the next few days or weeks may or may not be a mirror of Tunisia, but it is possible.  The difference is that President Mubarak has the Army behind him—but that could change.

Someone I know and respect just noted:

Friday's planned protest will reveal a lot.  El Baradei supports it, and the Muslim Brotherhood has announced it will participate.  Mubarak has put his most elite force on the streets and has cut off access to internet, twitter, etc.

If President Mubarak is overthrown his replacement might not be as friendly to the US.  What it might mean for peace in the Near East is up for grabs.

Regards  —  Cliff