Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is set to step down ending his 30 year rule over the country, with Vice President Omar Suleiman slated to take over. The unknown factor is will this satisfy millions of Egyptians who have protested the last few weeks over Mubarak's despotic rule. There are still many unanswered questions such as, what significance did the armed forces play in this announcement, as there has been reports of a crackdown or a possible coup by the military.
The U.S. has been caught off guard by the entire situation in Egypt and throughout the broader Middle East. Even right now the administration is split on what policy should the U.S. pursue. Too often the administration has been sending conflicting messages and continues to be unsure of what course the U.S. should follow with Egypt and the Middle East.
The U.S. has to tread lightly as not to alienate the Egyptian people, but at the same time splinter the Egyptian armed forces, who are the only segment of Egyptian society that has wide popular support.
The administration had best tread carefully.
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