Egipto : crónica de tres años convulsos

Notas: Resumen: Egypt plays a pivotal role in the birth and development of Islamism and radicalization in the Arab world, especially after violent demonstrations in Cairo in January 2011. Revolution was predictable; in fact, it has been a constant in the history of Egypt. The only thing unknown was the timing. The process of love-hate relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Armed Forces is not surprising provided that both groups have common interests. All in all, the only chance for Arab nationalism to regain political prominence in the Country should be the rise of a new charismatic leader. For many Egyptians, Abdelfattah Al Sisi might be that leader. But this could mean a return to the old political habits. Jordans response to the revolutions of 2011 was excellent. That is not surprising being a key ally of the United States as well as other Arab monarchies. Jordan has succeded in overcoming the political crisis. Anyway, successive regional wars have turned to Jordan, a buffer country, into a refugees receiving one. First in Palestine, later on Iraq and nowadays in Syria, this transformation is stressing its ability to offer hospitality, as well as to control open borders. Jordan may have to pay a high price for its own internal situation.
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