The Nile

It may be easy to think about Egypt's politcal change occuring in a vacum.  However, let's not forget that Egypt is a global nation, with close ties to Europe, the United States and the rest of Afirca.  One tangible connection between Egypt and the rest of Africa to the south is the Nile River.  The Nile is such a strong symbol of Egypt, that it is easy to forget that it flows through eight other countries, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia. Zaire, Kenya, Tanzanian, Rwanda, and Burundi.

With this in mind, Egypt's political change will not doubt have an impact on water use issues.  In a region where water is scarse, who controls the nile will no doubt be a conplicated topic.

In July 2010, Reuters blogger, Barry Malone, asked if the water issues in this region could lead to violence?

His post was written pre-revolution, but it brings up some interesting issues.  It is definetly worth the read.