Egypt’s new Prime Minister

He is HESHAM KANDIL, a low-profile devout Muslim and former Minister of Irrigation with no track record of belonging to any political Islamist group.

No one knows much about him, but we may as well give him a chance. I like his call for a “technocratic” Cabinet– Egypt has many urgent practical problems that need the help of technocrats over the next couple of years. We’ve had enough drama here in the past 18 months. It’s time to solve some problems. Let’s see if he can help.