World Middle East 18 March 2015 Egypt’s activists face an impossible choice Forced to choose between an Islamist and an ex-general, optimism is fading among Egypt's young. By Ian Lucas I could see the tears in her eyes. “We must go back to the streets. The revolution did not happen for this.” Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Content from our partners Collaboration is key to ignition Phil Malem Common Goals Spotlight Securing our national assets Ian Constance