Fawaz Gerges : Egypt is polarized along ideological , social , and political lines . Government 's clampdown on Muslim Brotherhood will damage democracy , he says . Comment: Arrest of leaders could force young followers to take arms against state and society . Nevertheless , the world community can not afford to remain passive in the face of the unfolding bloodbath in Egypt and the inherent risks to regional stability and international peace . EU and U.N. are best equipped to assist Egypt , argues Gerges due to distrust of U.S .
Fawaz Gerges : Egypt is polarized along ideological , social , and political lines . Government 's clampdown on Muslim Brotherhood will damage democracy , he says . Comment: Arrest of leaders could force young followers to take arms against state and society . EU and U.N. are best equipped to assist Egypt , argues Gerges due to distrust of U.S .