Mohamed ElBaradei From Vienna to Cairo: A Transition
ElBaradei, the former international bureaucrat, is now in government in his homeland. It remains to be seen how he fares in this new role. The military, after all, is looking over his shoulder after putting him in power. ElBaradei’s delicate task will be to reassure the military while preserving his commitment to a real democracy. If the past is any guide, the mild-mannered Nobel Peace laureate may turn out to be surprising due to his tenacity.
About the Author
Michael Adler
Former Correspondent in Vienna for Agence France-Presse News Agency
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