Arab Spring gives way to military chill
By Cam McGrath
Thursday, 01.26.2012, 12:10am
 CAIRO (IPS) — When Egypt’s dictator was ousted during a popular uprising last February, the military leaders who assumed control of the country pledged to "protect the revolution" and ensure a swift transition to civilian rule within six months. One year later, the ruling generals appear to have hijacked the transition to preserve the military institution’s economic autonomy and secure their own political future. |