Many around the world fret that "people power" will likely result in Somalia-style chaos, Iraq-style civil war or Iran-style oppression.
Westerners have mostly worried that Egypt might plunge into Iran-style Islamic fundamentalism — and, to me, that seems a reflection of our own hobgoblins more than Egypt's.
Many others warn of a possible takeover by Islamists, who could assume power through the ballot box only to impose an Iran-style theocracy.
Resistance from German industry makes it unlikely Merkel will agree immediately to Iran-style sanctions that would freeze Russia out of western markets.
Its support for the extra sanctions being discussed at the UN would be welcome, as would its co-operation in Iran-style banking restrictions aimed at North Korea's leadership.
There is zero chance that change in Egypt will bring an Iran-style fundamentalist regime to power.
And indeed, if we are truly worried about an Iran-style conflagration in Egypt, the best way to try to avoid it isn't to back the dictator creating such a backlash - it's to stop backing the dictator.
Incredibly (and thankfully), despite our 30 year backing of Mubarak, it doesn't seem like we are at that overdose point yet -- that point of, say, an Iran-style revolution based on raw anti-American anger.
Cleric Nimr al-Nimr, the most notable of Awamiya's dissidents until the Saudi government executed him in 2016, called for civil disobedience but avoided advocating for Iran-style theocratic rule, according a Congressional Research Service review.
In addition, the organization has pledged to contest parliamentary seats in only a limited number of electoral districts, so as to allay middle-class fears that their goal is an Iran-style fundamentalist takeover of the country.
