The rebellious youth who led popular demands for change are lying low (or have been rounded up); but, given the intellectual paralysis of the region’s rulers (and large parts of the opposition), an even more violent eruption can be expected. As in the past, Egypt will play a guiding role for the entire region (whether it wants to or not).
中东本质上正在经历一场现代化危机。引领民众改革要求的叛逆的年轻人正在暂避风头（或者遭到围捕）；但因为地区统治者（和多数反对派）的精神瘫痪，爆发更猛烈的抗议行动是早晚的事。（无论本身情愿与否，）埃及将一如既往地引领整个地区。