David Gerges : Egypt is polarized along ideological , social , and political lines . Government 's clampdown on Muslim Brotherhood will damage democracy , he argues . Gerges : Priority must be given to ending the killing and bloodshed and beginning the healing and reconciliation process , a complex task given the country 's deepening and widening polarization and the absence of a credible , neutral third force . Age of leaders will force young followers to take action against state and society . EU and NATO are best equipped to assist Egypt , argues , due to distrust of U.S .
David Gerges : Egypt is polarized along ideological , social , and political lines . Government 's clampdown on Muslim Brotherhood will damage democracy , he argues . Gerges : Age of leaders will force young followers to take action against state and society . EU and NATO are best equipped to assist Egypt , argues , due to distrust of U.S .