Wandering in the Egyptian darkness

Revolution of Sphinxes is seemingly winning its way. In the past articles we’ve reviewed the possible beneficiaries of this victory. Now it’s time to look at the current situation in Cairo. Destiny of the main prize — the power — would be determined not at the Tahrir Square. Secret political bargaining between the main pretenders for the people’s victory is about to start. The only thing is clear: it wouldn’t be common folk who reap the fruits of triumph. They once again would be robbed by the politicians. One of the two main political powers (with a feasible assistance from the third one — which is to help wrapping the purchase into a pretty cover) would buy the victory, gained by the common Egyptians.

Hosni Mubarak is not Ben Ali by any chance

In the very beginning of Egyptian events all the commentators at once have been claiming them to be the continuation of Tunisian Jasmine revolution. In this connection, we should note that Mubarak and Ben Ali (ex-President of Tunis for those of you who have already forgotten his name) — are players from the different leagues. It’s quite clear that despite his huge political experience (30 years in power is not a mere trifle), Mubarak would still have to leave. The question is not when he’s about to do it (quite soon, perhaps) — but how?

Revolution of Sphinxes. Part II

President Mubarak’s fate is almost prejudged. Most of the national leaders have already said goodbye to him. President Obama voiced his wish to pass the power immediately. The only thing left to know is to whom specifically? In the first part of the article we’ve analyzed the first candidate — acting Vice President of Egypt, General Omar Suleiman. Long-time head of Egyptian intelligence, well-tried fighter against Islamic fundamentalism, participant of the most unbelievable operations against Al-Qaida, author of the fake materials that became the pretext for American invasion into Iraq — he perfectly suits the USA and their allies. He, however, has a strong competitor.

Revolution of Sphinxes. Part I

Egyptian uprising became the No 1 topic of the world media. After the Jasmine revolution in Tunis, leading newspapers have been exercising their wit, trying to invent a name for the Egyptian one that didn’t happen yet. By now, “date revolution” is leading in that contest, but in fact Egyptian events are much deeper and more mysterious than this plain and nutritious fruit, that Prophet Mohammed himself enjoyed so much.