Neither should we underestimate Israel’s support for Mubarak as a motive for protesting Egyptians.
Fear of the Muslim Brotherhood Trumps Western Wishes for Democracy in Egypt
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Granting sovereignty to Middle Eastern countries is the last thing on the minds of Western leaders.
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As Egypt Protesters Look to U.S. in Vain, Remembering Another Lost Opportunity
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