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have talked to someone who knows Egypt well. And I came to the conclusion that
any black-and-white approach to the current situation in the country would be a
serious mistake. Egypt is a very fragile society, with many divisions and fault
lines. The military offer a bit of a unifying platform. But many in the country
think that their future is going backwards. And unfortunately, we can expect a
long period of instability. The military response to instability is authoritarianism.
Many people will resent it. But the region cannot afford a chaotic Egypt. Where
to strike the balance?
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