Egypt: a "yes" vote may bring short-term stability (analyst) Egypt's opposition is calling for mass protests on Tuesday after Islamists backing President Mohamed Morsi claimed victory in the first round of a referendum it alleges was riddled with polling violations. For Ahmed Abdel Rabu, professor of political science at Cairo University, clashes before the second round are inevitable and represent a stark polarization in the Egyptian society. But he also says a "yes" vote to the controversial referendum may bring the country some much needed stability. Images and soundbites