The recent anti-government protests in Egypt (and earlier in Tunisia) are likely precursors of many more similar events globally in coming years. Frustrated by many decades of autocratic rule, Egypt’s people are in the streets demanding change, including greater democracy. The nation’s security forces have been mobilized and video footage shows violence is escalating as thousands ignore a curfew.

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When disasters occur, the full repercussions sometimes take years to manifest.

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