Omar Suleiman

Zachary Lockman, professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History at New York University analyzes what he sees happening in Egypt, where throngs have descended on Tahrir Square following President Mubarak’s refusal to step down.

David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, tells us what plans U.S. is devising to deal with a new Egypt, and potentially other countries in the Middle East.

Egypt continues to see mass protests and now, there’s a nationwide strike calling for an end to the Mubarak regime. All eyes are on Vice President Omar Suleiman, who has been tasked with leading the transition to democracy.

Who is Egypt’s vice president? Retired Colonel Patrick Lang has known and worked with him for two decades. He says Suleiman’s intention to provide an orderly transition is genuine, but the time table that Egyptians are hoping for is probably unlikely.