Although it hasn't happened yet, it appears that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is in the final hours of his presidency. The Egyptian military has stepped in and promised the people that their demands will be met. That will almost certainly include Mubarak's immediate resignation - the people's most important demand - as well as an immediate restructuring of the political machine in Egypt.
It is unclear at this time how the military plans to manage the transitional government or if it has been in close contact with other nations to develop a cohesive strategy for the eventual power transfer. Many demonstrators were openly celebratory after the airing of the news conference and the mood on the street has turned from frustration and anger to relief and excitement.
With the protests spreading to all levels of labor - including lawyers joined in a direct march against Mubarak's palace - the Egyptian military was left with little choice but to step in and force Mubarak out. The military in Egypt is actually much more of an extension of the people than it is a tool of the standing government.
Egyptian nationalism is tied closely to the military, so in many respects the military operates independently from the governing party. Throughout the weeks-long protests, the Egyptian military has remained on the sideline, except at times that it stepped in to protect protesters from attacks by Pro-Mubarak forces. It is likely that by the end of the day, Egypt will have taken its first steps toward a new government.
It is unclear at this time how the military plans to manage the transitional government or if it has been in close contact with other nations to develop a cohesive strategy for the eventual power transfer. Many demonstrators were openly celebratory after the airing of the news conference and the mood on the street has turned from frustration and anger to relief and excitement.
With the protests spreading to all levels of labor - including lawyers joined in a direct march against Mubarak's palace - the Egyptian military was left with little choice but to step in and force Mubarak out. The military in Egypt is actually much more of an extension of the people than it is a tool of the standing government.
Egyptian nationalism is tied closely to the military, so in many respects the military operates independently from the governing party. Throughout the weeks-long protests, the Egyptian military has remained on the sideline, except at times that it stepped in to protect protesters from attacks by Pro-Mubarak forces. It is likely that by the end of the day, Egypt will have taken its first steps toward a new government.
By Buzzle Staff and Agencies
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