| ID | 111717 |
| Title Proper | Farewell to an age of tyranny? Egypt as a model of Arab revolution |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Podeh, Elie |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | When Hosni Mubarak, looking out of a palace window, saw the demonstrators down below on January 25, 2011, he turned to his advisor and exclaimed: "My God! It's a revolt!" "No, my President," was the answer, "that is a revolution." Well, alright, this legendary quote is usually attributed to French King Louis XVI, on July 14, 1789.1 Yet, judging by the mild response of the Egyptian police forces it is possible that, like his European predecessor, Mubarak did indeed underestimate the significance of the events unfolding before his eyes. The parable draws our attention to the important distinction between a revolt, a takeover and a coup on the one hand, and a revolution on the other. |
| `In' analytical Note | Palestine Israel Journal Vol. 18, No.1; 2012: p.10-18 |
| Journal Source | Palestine Israel Journal Vol. 18, No.1; 2012: p.10-18 |
| Key Words | Hosni Mubarak ; Arab Revolution ; Tunisia ; Egypt ; Libya ; Syria ; Political Power ; Arab Spring |