Egypt's future to be unsettled for many years

Now, there is a widespread speculation that President Mubarak would transfer his power very soon. However, as I have pointed out earlier, whether the president resigns now or after an election in September, the situation in Egypt would still be highly unstable for many years to come, as there are many domestic and external forces contending to shape the outcome of the 'change' to their interests as well as values. Shifting alignment and also realignment of forces in the post-Mubrak period would also be very confusing to many observers outside Egypt.

Workers' actions impact on situation in Egypt