Violent protests have broken out again in Egypt as citizens express their dissatisfaction with the slow pace of change. The configuration of power is difficult to interpret, with fingers being points at the military, the Salafists, and the moderate liberals. It is likely that the violence will continue as debates continue over the shape of the new state in Egypt.
Chen Guangcheng may be allowed to study in the US. His flight to the US Embassy in China rattled US-Chinese relations and both sides have lost face in the standoff. The US looked weak as it fumbled for a proper course of action when Chen arrived at the Embassy, and China’s commitment to human rights looked hollow as one of its most prominent dissidents appeared to have sought asylum. The picture, of course, was significantly more complicated, but a compromise appears to have been reached. The timing of Chen’s exit from China (presumably with his family) will allow us to assess which side seems to have more leverage.
France is getting ready for its Presidential election on Sunday. The Economist gives its prediction for the outcome–let’s see how accurate it is.
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