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Egypt: One Year after Mubarak

Bayless Parsley
Africa Analyst at Stratfor

      Wednesday, February 1
      Registration: 6:30 p.m.
      Program: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

$5 YP Members / $10 Non-Members

On January 25, Egyptians will mark a year since the start of the popular uprising that forced Hosni Mubarak out of office. But there is no longer much talk about the revolution's lofty goals of bringing democracy, freedom and social justice. Instead, the buzz now is about new alliances that could allow the ruling military to maintain its long-standing domination over government and Islamists to flex their muscles after their big victory in parliamentary elections.

Bayless Parsley will analyze the situation one year after Egypt’s hopeful transition to democracy began. He is the Africa Analyst at Stratfor, a global intelligence company based in Austin,Texas. Mr. Parsley just returned from a trip to Egypt and will share his insights with our Young Professional Group.

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Event Location

World Affairs Council Office
2500 E. TC Jester,
Suite 350
Houston, Texas 77018

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