Ellen Lust : Egypt in bumpy times ; daily Tahrir Square goes from festive to combative . She says some there think it might not be worth it ; social conflicts so challenging . She says hope has faded for many in light of worries over economy and Islamist violence . Democracy : Still , Egypt has essentials for democracy : strong nationalism , faith in elections .
Ellen Lust : Egypt in bumpy transition ; daily Tahrir Square goes from festive to combative . She says some there worry democracy might not be worth it ; social conflicts so challenging . She says optimism has faded for many in face of worries over economy and Islamist control . Lust : Still , Egypt has essentials for democracy : strong nationalism , faith in elections .