Human rights organizations have criticized the government 's clampdown on the Brotherhood 's television channel and others channels sympathetic to the group , as well as the deaths of dozens of protesters in recent weeks . Gerges says there is a real danger of further polarization and escalation in Egypt . The interim authority has obtained de facto legitimation and recognition , he says . But the military still controls most levers of power.
Gerges says there is a real danger of further polarization and escalation in Egypt . The interim authority has obtained de facto legitimation and recognition , he says . But the military still controls most levers of power.