We make no claim to deep knowledge of  the Egyptian politics.  Given the secrecy of the government- which continues even after the revolution, good information comes rarely and only with risky sleuthing, which we leave to others.  However, we can offer some context.

	Revolution in Egypt: Basics What the people wanted and why.  Day-by-day dispatches from Cairo.
	Revolution in Egypt: Behind the screens.  Protest-by-protest, Egyptians have been irritating the government for the last several years - with limited success.  Then, suddenly, they pull off revolution.What were their secrets?
	Revolution in Egypt: Why not sooner. Street observers and experts alike wondered why the revolution didn't happen sooner.  Some ideas.
	People patient? Not! In the last few years, however, people have begun to protest, strike, and rally round people who stand for change with increasing frequency.
	Protest Index: Track the increasing momentum of protests in Egypt since 2006, including those since the revolution.
	Band of Muslim brothers: Contrary to impressions promoted by Mubarak's regime, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has become a fairly reasonable and responsible  element in Egypt's political field. (Being updated)
	Politics: Backgrounder. Under revision.