(New York Post) Amir Taheri - One of the big problems in Egypt today is the absence of an instantly recognizable leader of the opposition to the regime. The most organized opposition group is the Muslim Brotherhood, but the seizure of power by Islamists could trigger a civil war. Parts of the army and police are sure to rebel against any government dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood. A good slice of the urban middle class would also be unwilling to risk the fate of their counterparts in Iran. At the same time, Egyptian Christians, the Copts, who account for almost 15 million people, would not be happy to live under the sharia that regards them as second-class citizens.
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