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The article is a special report on prospects for democracy in Egypt presented in the context of the citizen uprising against President Hosni Mubarak. The author comments on past U.S. diplomacy with Mubarak and a February 1, 2011 telephone conversation between Mubarak and U.S. President Barack Obama, the latter of which reportedly involved tough talk regarding Egyptian political reform. The author comments on the lack of predictability associated with any future events in Egypt. Challenges to ruling governments in other Mideast countries are noted including Libya, Algeria, and Syria.

The article discusses the U.S.'s relations with Egypt from the 1973 Arab-Israeli War through 2015, contending that U.S. reduce its military assistance and decrease the strength of its alliance. An overview of Egypt's alliance with Israel, including in regard to the countries' mutual national interests and security, is provided. An overview of the governance of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, including his role in ousting former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi from power in 2013 and his response to dissent, is also provided.

The article presents the author's views on the role of the United States in promoting democratization in the Middle East. The February 2011 revolution in Egypt is discussed from the perspective that the U.S. supports a gradual transition to democracy. U.S support for Israel, in light of the United Nations Security Council's expected vote to condemn Israel for its illegal West Bank Settlements, is mentioned.

The article presents information on the politics and government of Egypt, as of July 17, 2010. It focuses on the country's relationship with the United States. Egypt is seen as having allied itself with the U.S. in return for military and economic aid. This has allowed the U.S. to have greater influence in the Middle East.