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AL-BAGOUR, Egypt—An early hint that Egypt's presidential election might hold a surprise came in March in this Nile Delta village, when...&lt;br/&gt;
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France's Strategy

May 15, 2012 | 0900 GMT





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By George Friedman



New political leaders do not invent new national strategies. Rather, they adapt enduring...&lt;br/&gt;
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17 Apr 2012

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