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Comment on Egypt Update 15 Feb by J

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:24:03 +0000

Peace and stability depends on many things but people believing that they have no or little economic freedom, now or in the future, or reforms in place to head towards it, does not foster security. Without it a difficult operation will ensue for people peacefully willing to engage in discussion about differences, reforms and National identity. No disrepect but I question whether the Army Generals are the best committee to do this.
The greater the vulnerability the country is in the easier it will be for those whose agenda it favours to destabilise the transition and hijack the process.
As the wave of revolution spreads across the Arab world it will be interesting to see whose momentum can be sustained in the fight for, in many cases civil liberties and human rights. Only the very determined or populously backed will continue to push when faced with regimes that have no compunction against the use of guns, tear gas, electric prods, beatings, prison and other forms of repression, such as political, internet and media strangle holds, to keep their status quo.

Comment on Eygpt: The Immediate Challenges by The Security Guy

The Security Guy — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:45:29 +0000

J, thanks for taking the time and for your incisive comment. You are on the money: this ‘Arab Spring’ will not stop at Egypt. The risk, of course, is the movement of extremist elements – who are doubtless watching all of this closely – into any vacuum left by the passing of current governments / regimes. Watch this space.

Comment on Eygpt: The Immediate Challenges by J

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:32:22 +0000

While Mubarak and now Suleiman,(who is window dressing) remains, Egypt’s governmental transparency will remain muddy, along with any hope for fair and honest elections in Sept. There is a plethora of political groups and candidates whose history, agendas and political policies should be closely examined. How would Egyptians feel living under Sharia law?
I fear that the military, who up till now have acted as you said with “legitamacy” will be heavily tested. Economic and social strains in Egypt are massive and until a government that is able to instigate change is in place, security and stability will remain a long way off. I wonder how closely other Arab countries are watching. Who could be next?…..Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, perhaps even Libya.
With the overwhelming amount of media material around on this and other events, thanks for bringing them back to a clear, concise and manageable reports.
Guess I’m not going to see the Pyramids anytime soon.

Comment on The Security Guy Is Back Online by Susanne

Susanne — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 16:33:10 +0000

Many wishes for a safe and successful endeavor! I found your original blog while in Afghanistan myself, and am very happy to read of a continuation- albeit elsewhere. The country both fascinates and intrigues me … one day I would like to be able to return, less encumbered and with a greater guarantee of safety. I saw so many areas of opportunity for the Afghans, but little to no hope in their eyes. Should your new venture takes you back, then I thank you for your courage and determination.
(Also posted on the old site…)