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[themadpoker]

Why Mubarak Is Out In order to understand where Egypt is going, and what shape democracy might take there, we need to set the extraordinarily successful popular mobilizations into their military, economic and social context. What other forces were behind this sudden fall of Mubarak from power? And how will this transitional military-centered government get along with this millions-strong protest movement?

I found this article incredibly helpful in giving me context for understanding who all the players involved in the protest are. Jadaliyya and Al-Jazeera are the best sources for Egypt coverage I've found so far (if you know any other sites doing good work please let me know). I've been watching the news and reading The Toronto Star and the disparity in useful analysis/information is very clear.

Comments

[electrumqueen.livejournal.com]

that article is pretty awesome :D thank you!

oh my god, the news we get here is the WORST. for the longest time it was all about the "unnecessary chaos" that the protesters were causing :x

[themadpoker.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I really like the whole site, there's lots of good stuff there.

The problem with our news is it's so weak on analysis. D= No one seems to have any idea of context! Or details! I want to know MORE.

[tamed-fox.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this!

[themadpoker.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!