The starting point for the West in trying to assist Egypt’s transition must be recognition that patient, long-term engagement will be required. The effectiveness of this engagement will depend primarily on the persuasiveness of the West’s policy prescriptions, rather than on the volume of financial assistance.
西方援助埃及转型的起点应该是认识到这是一项需要耐心和长期参与的事情。西方的介入能否见效，主要取决于西方政治药方是否具有说服力，而不是财政援助手笔有多大。