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This document is a news article from November 16, 2011, by David D. Kirkpatrick and Steven Lee Myers, published by NYT, discussing the U.S. government's sharpened warnings to Egypt as its interim military rulers stall the transition to democracy. The article highlights the balancing act Washington faces in maintaining ties with the military while supporting civilian control and addressing concerns about new unrest following the Arab Spring. Shady el-Ghazaly Harb, a liberal activist, is quoted on the motivations of the military and U.S. interests.