There are good reasons to be concerned about developments in Egypt. As I write this, Hosni Mubarak has just stepped down, reportedly turning power over to the Egyptian army. We can hope that that his departure will discourage more of the violence that has so far claimed over 300 lives. But defending the regime-change process from extremists and factional strife (or an army crackdown) may prove impossible. Egypt has a rocky path ahead.
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