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Egypt is now badly in need of a dynamic and innovative leadership that can guide the largest country in the Arab world to a prosperous future. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect an official position of the Wilson Center. Read more. Close Search Search. Part of the Viewpoints Series Article. By David Ottaway on February 25, Hosni Mubarak. Image Credit Shutterstock.

About the Author. Explore More. Previous Next. Polar Perspectives No. By Mykhailo Minakov on November 2, By Fredrick Ogenga on November 1, March - Street protests by the Kefaya Enough Movement draw hundreds across Egypt to oppose a fifth term for Mubarak or any attempt to install his son Gamal in his place. Days before, police say they detained about members and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

May 11, - Parliament votes to change the constitution to allow contested presidential elections, dismissing opposition complaints that strict rules would prevent genuine competition. A referendum later in May overwhelmingly confirms the constitutional change. Rival Ayman Nour is the only member of parliament to remain seated during the ceremony, apparently to show his refusal to accept the official vote count. Mubarak later blames a Sudanese man for the attempt.

Six gunmen and three police also die. October 5, - Mubarak is sworn in as president for his fourth term and names Atef Obeid as prime minister after the government led by Kamal Ganzouri resigns. March - Street protests by the Kefaya Enough Movement draw hundreds across Egypt to oppose a fifth term for Mubarak or any attempt to install his son Gamal in his place. Days before, police say they detained about members and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

May 11, - Parliament votes to change the constitution to allow contested presidential elections, dismissing opposition complaints that strict rules would prevent genuine competition. A referendum later in May overwhelmingly confirms the constitutional change. Gunmen attack police, assassinate politicians and target foreign tourists, a key source of revenue.

In , militants attempt to assassinate Mubarak as he visits Ethiopia. Mubarak responds by arresting thousands, crushing the movement by Mubarak's government subsidises goods such as bread, cooking oil and gasoline. When bread riots turn violent in , he fires up military ovens to help quell discontent. Mubarak engineers constitutional amendments that, according to critics, guarantee ruling-party victories in elections.