Moussa remains Washington's preferred choice because it believes that while he may talk tough on Egypt's role, Arab solidarity and Palestine, he will not have the power to carry out any promises he makes.
change is beginning to happen in the electoral world of our region. The change is slow and piecemeal, but it is starting to happen, and once it gains some momentum and credibility, it will roll across most of the region.
The pattern of dysfunctional politics in Lebanon is well established. When major decisions are to be reached, everyone throws in a caveat to gain from the process. In the end a compromise is reached, so that much remains the same. The elections next year will most probably resemble those of 2009, even if the stakes are higher. Almost everything you're hearing today is the hollow echo of manipulation.
Hussein, Dina and I are working on Proportional Representation for our final project. Watch this episode for a briefing of the proposed electoral laws.
Let us know what you think. Which law would you advocate for?
Le Pen poured scorn on both main candidates, saying that her supporters had voted for her ideas and not out of protest or distress at the crisis. She made clear her next objective was to win seats in parliament in June and lead "the real opposition".
How the expected votes are likely to be redistributed after 10 candidates have been banned from elections.
Amr Moussa will collect Omar Suleiman's following.
Mohammad Morsi will collect Khariat el Shater's following.