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Terror comes to Egypt

Posted on April 4, 2014 by jackgoldstone

In revolutions, there often comes a stage of “terror” involving purges, numerous executions, mass arrests, and disappearances. Terror arises at a time when a new government, brought to power by popular agitation, decides the time has come to destroy its … Continue reading →

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Deaths in Egypt

Posted on August 15, 2013 by jackgoldstone

I have seen reports in recent days of the death of democracy in Egypt (when was it ever alive — perhaps just barely?)  I have seen reports that the Arab Spring is “over,”  “dead” or “being reversed.” All of these … Continue reading →

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Egypt Riots, Syria Suffers — Sad anniversary of the Arab Spring

Posted on January 27, 2013 by jackgoldstone

The riots and resumption of martial law in three cities in Egypt had led many to again call the Egyptian revolution a failure.  Meanwhile, as Syria’s Assad declines to depart and marshalls his forces for further attacks in Homs, that … Continue reading →

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Morsi’s Power Grab and Return

Posted on November 27, 2012 by jackgoldstone

A couple of weeks ago, when writing an essay on the trajectories of the Arab revolts for a book chapter to appear in 2013, I wrote the following: ” [In Egypt] The level of broader education and civil society organization is … Continue reading →

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Turmoil in Egypt and Syria

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jackgoldstone

Egypt and Syria today are demonstrating two keys to understanding revolutions: (1) No one gives up power willingly; and (2) building coalitions with mass support is the key to gaining command. In Egypt, two titans are contending — the military … Continue reading →

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