Updates on Egypt Protests

Well, it's been another big day in Egypt. Analysts are all over the place on what happens next. Last night, at Foreign Policy, Robert Springborg wrote that the immediate threat to the regime was over and, "The chance for democracy in Egypt is lost." But not so fast, writes Ayaan Hirsi Ali, "Get Ready for the Muslim Brotherhood." She adds that it's "highly likely but not inevitable that the Muslim Brotherhood will win the elections to be held in Egypt this coming September." Ayann's essay is perhaps the most perceptive and insightful I've read since the crisis began on January 25th. She specifically and succinctly indicates why secular forces are at a disadvantage relative to the Islamists. At any rate, the first clip here includes video of a utility van mowing down protesters in the streets. Content warning, by the way, since it's quite graphic: