EGYPT Mursi's Balancing Act — the Gaza Chapter

摘要

The recent hostilities in Gaza put the new Egyptian president's ability to balance competing domestic and regional forces to a severe test. Mohammed Mursi found himself in a central mediating role between Israel and the Hamas leadership of Gaza, serving to enhance Egypt's regional leadership role, while also adding credibility and legitimacy to the Muslim Brotherhood's ability to rule. The ceasefire agreed to on Wednesday gets Mursi high initial marks, especially as it was declared a "victory" by Hamas. But a high final grade will depend on the truce holding.