Hundreds of global MPs call for immediate release of Myanmar colleagues, democracy to be restored
Almost 300 sitting parliamentarians from around the world have signed a statement calling for the immediate and unconditional release of…
Theme: Authoritarianism
2023 Annual Report
Understanding And Interrupting Authoritarian Collaboration
Researchers have traditionally focused on the spread of democratic practices internationally, overlooking autocratic cooperation. However, evidence now shows authoritarian regimes…
Egypt: A National Dialogue or A Political Maneuver?
The so-called “national dialogue” in Egypt had little to do with its glamorous title. It is neither a dialogue nor a national matter. Instead, it is a state-sponsored speaker series with an ever-extending time frame, carefully designed to co-opt weak but vocal opposition to President al-Sisi and to improve Cairo’s tarnished image in the West.
Power Conflict: Traditional Governments vs. Social Media
The recent decision by the Egyptian Tax Authority to apply income taxes on social media influencers is creating a hot debate. A huge number of Egyptians, of all ages and backgrounds, are earning living by creating media content on YouTube and Facebook platforms in particular. There is no solid statistics on how much money they make. But, to put things into perspective, it is important to notice that almost all famous media personalities who worked on traditional television stations for years, have been moving their work to YouTube.
Egypt Between Religious Freedom and Economic Woes
It is not a coincidence that the Egyptian President has chosen the Cathedral to deliver an assuring message to the Egyptian people about state efforts to overcome the economic crisis.
Will the Egyptian Economy Benefit from Floating the Military-Owned Companies?
This paper discusses the potential of the Egyptian economy in light of withdrawing the military institution from market competition and how this is going to impact the democratization process in general.
Egypt: Is the Economic Crisis Hurting El-Sisi’s Approval Ratings?
Brief analysis on the impact of the economic crisis in Egypt on the approval ratings of the Egyptian president El-Sisi.
Explaining the Chronic Crisis of the Egyptian Economy
This paper analyzes the roots of the chronic political and socio-economic crises that kept the Egyptian economy suffering for seven decades.
Why the Muslim Brotherhood Failed to Rule Egypt?
This situation report analyzes why the Mulsim Brotherhood failed to keep their presidential seat in Egypt in 2012 and why they continued to fail as a group after the fall of their regime in Egypt and Tunisia