- Now basics ancient despotic regimes in Africa shaken by the sudden wave of mass protests. Something about them foretold?
- The most interesting thing that we can now say about this revolutionary explosion that has swept the Arab world - it occurred at a time when virtually no one was expecting. A few days before the mass demonstrations in Egypt, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said about the stability of the Egyptian government, but now there is nothing that would be stable: the region covered by the popular uprising, and repressive regimes have to be prepared for the worst.In all these events in different countries have something in common - that have not noticed any mode, nor statesmen, nor even the intellectuals - the anger, hidden, forbidding state through repression, poverty and unemployment, increasing everywhere ... but the government - both local and Western - thought that this anger can be controlled ... now their confusion is obvious.
- What does the flight Ben Ali of Tunisia?
- This is just the first step ahead - a high ladder. The main lesson of these events is that the people revolted people can resist repression and defeat.It is too early to sum up, all too confusing, but somehow, people felt their real strength, and they are still on the streets, so the fight is still open to many possibilities.
- How is the rebellion? In what other countries may occur mass demonstrations?
- Now you can with certainty say that the extension could be anywhere. Perhaps, Algeria, Yemen and Jordan are now such hot spots, where the rebellion may occur.Importantly - to understand that the Egyptian Revolution will have a very big impact everywhere - it is far superior to most expectations of the worst dictators and all those who support them.
- What are the actual consequences of the revolution in Egypt, a country that ranks second in the world in terms of military assistance from the U.S.?
- Egypt - the largest country in the Middle East, its strategic role as one of the pillars of
American Middle East policy is extremely high. Even if the old regime could still hold out for a while, or the new regime will be pro-American, the pressure of masses of power will now be much stronger.In short, U.S. interests, as the chief proponent of the current regime, it is highly affected by the uprising of the Egyptian people.
- What is the role of the "Muslim brothers" in the course of these protests? Did they participate supporters of the "old left"?
- It is important that all these events - demonstrations and clashes with the police - were quite
spontaneous and were fully initiated from below.Yes, the various political parties
joined later, but in general this rebellion to a large extent a manifestation of the independent
activity of the masses. The same is true of Islamist political groups. Maybe they think they can come to power through elections, but it is quite problematic when the streets are filled with people in revolt. I think the masses will actively oppose any government that tries to impose itself. And even if that happens, people no longer can turn themselves into pawns, controlled by someone above - primarily because they will be full of memories of the euphoric moment of highest freedom won by them in their struggle.Neither the authorities nor one mode would not be as easy again to force them into submission.
And one more thing that must be considered: in the course of the revolution people are more open to libertarian and
anarchic ideas of freedom, rather than power becomes the main idea. Some of the Stalinist
are merely the embodiment of all the ugly things in an authoritarian socialism.K
example, the party, previously named the Tunisian Communist Party [in 1993 - Movement
update. Ca. translator], together with the ruling party president was involved in the formation of
government after the defection of Ben Ali. Another authoritarian group - Tunisian Communist Workers' Party had actively participated in the demonstrations, but her actions were very controversial: after Ben Ali ran, she called for the establishment of local boards or committees of self-defense, and some time later, the leadership of this party has to prove the necessity of convening a new legislative assembly and government formation.In Egypt, is essentially the same thing: there is a reformist left groups such as the National Progressive Party Unity (or Tagammu), and revolutionary-minded leftists.
I can not accurately describe the role of anarchists and other libertarians (except our own, anarchic tendencies still growing movement of workers' councils) - because of the impossibility of full communication with his friends in those countries where there was an uprising. However, I must reiterate already said: these revolutions were the result of the struggle of the people themselves.In Tunisia, an important role in the later stages of the uprising played local unions.
I would like to elaborate on the insurgents formed the people of the local committees, which are one of the most interesting manifestations of his revolutionary activities. On the background of looting, in which involved mainly the former secret police, the people creating these committees to a truly democratic basis, as opposed to authoritarian institutions controlled by the ruling elite.In Egypt, now a kind of dual power - local committees and the government of Mubarak, hiding behind the tanks and guns of their soldiers. And it all happens in a region where dictatorship and authoritarianism is so familiar ... That is all the grandeur of revolutions - how quickly they are changing the world. However, this does not mean that we have won on the contrary, the real struggle lies ahead.
- To summarize, what is your general view of these events? What do they portend?
- This is the beginning of a new era.The masses to rise. At stake is their freedom. The thrones of tyrants trembled. Without doubt, we stand on the threshold of a new world.
Source: http://www.anarkismo.net/article/18645
Translation: VW
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