We're forced to take Professor Springborg's word for it on the facts, but this concise and convincing analysis is believable to me.

An fascinating insight into the thinking behind military power. With no sources referenced and no explanations of the opposition position the article appears to be an editorial opinion piece.

A strong opinion on the swing of events and predicting it's final outcome.

...a cynical,but all too likely scenario of the events unfolding in Egypt.For those who witnessed similar uprisings in Beijing and Tehran this article is disheartening, but insightful, indicating that it is difficult to overthrow an authoritarian regime. whatever its ideological base might be.

Interesting to review this piece ...a week later....the view is quite a bit different....still a good chance of the military bulldozer remaining in power....

A perceptive overview of the events of the past week in Egypt. Government thuggery disguised as free expression vs genuine yearnings for democracy.

This is an opinion, not a news piece, but it describes a very plausible scenario, even if it is speculative. The author makes a reasonable case that Mubarak and the military may have conspired to out-maneuver both the Egyptian opposition and the Western world to retain their grip on power. Actual facts on the ground may be more nuanced than this stark interpretation suggests, but it's quite possible that many of the author's assertions may turn out to be right in the long run.