The political situation in Egypt is so precarious that any mis-step by the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces could be very detrimental to the Middle East region and to the world. This article by Dr. David Paul Bennett reviews the contemporary situation in Egypt with reference to that nation’s recent past and possible future.

Australian Groupers in trade unions and activists within the Democratic Labor Party (DLP) vigorously fought for women’s rights.  The successes of the women’s movement in Australia and overseas has meant that feminism is now an accepted socio-political movement.