Why Mubarak Fell: The (Sometimes) Incredible Power of Nonviolent Protest

Why Mubarak Fell: The (Sometimes) Incredible Power of Nonviolent Protest
Michael Schwartz, TomDispatch: "Memo to President Obama: Given the absence of intelligent intelligence and the inadequacy of your advisers' advice, it's not surprising that your handling of the Egyptian uprising has set new standards for foreign policy incoherence and incompetence. Perhaps a primer on how to judge the power that can be wielded by mass protest will prepare you better for the next round of political upheavals."
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