What does the Egyptian uprising mean for the region?

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Protests inspired by uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt are now raging in a number of
countries. Robert O'Brien, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science,
talks about what's happening, saying that although the circumstances that led to the
protests are unique in each country, those protesting are united in their desire for
institutional change.

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Protests inspired by uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt are now raging in a number of <br />
countries. Robert O&#039;Brien, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, <br />
talks about what&#039;s happening, saying that although the circumstances that led to the <br />
protests are unique in each country, those protesting are united in their desire for <br />
institutional change.<br />
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