Wael Ghonim on ‘Revolution 2.0’
The Google executive who helped organize the Egyptian uprising compares the movement to Wikipedia, with many individuals contributing in their own ways.The Google executive who helped organize the Egyptian uprising compares the movement to Wikipedia, with many individuals contributing in their own ways.
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Not that Americans are paying attention, but there are important lessons to heed from the collapse of democracy in Egypt.
Passage would also broaden the military's role—a change blasted by critics as another major step toward authoritarian rule.
There was a plan to save Cairo, Ill., from flooding. But when the rains came, so did hesitance.
Seven years ago, Cairo’s Tahrir Square was filled with tens of thousands of Egyptians demanding change. Now it is plastered with portraits President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who is running for re-election this week, asserting continuity.
Foreign ministers say the president's move is a violation of international law, and they call on the U.N. Security Council to condemn the U.S. action.
Prior to the meeting, President Trump cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid and delayed almost $200 million more.
Not that Americans are paying attention, but there are important lessons to heed from the collapse of democracy in Egypt.
There was a plan to save Cairo, Ill., from flooding. But when the rains came, so did hesitance.
Prior to the meeting, President Trump cut nearly $100 million in military and economic aid and delayed almost $200 million more.
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