Ensuring a smooth start in Egypt
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi took a crucial step toward building his government last week with the appointment of Hesham Kandil as prime minister. One month into his term, Morsi has yet to consolidate authority. As he tries to strengthen civilian rule through effective governance, Egypt's first democratically elected president would do well to learn from America's vast experience with presidential transitions, beginning with three important lessons.
First, he should avoid the "first 100 days" trap. Ever sinceFranklin D. Roosevelt's fabled first 100 days in office, blockbuster successes in the first three months of an administration have become the Holy Grail of presidents.… Seguir leyendo »