The Future of Egypt: Autocracy or Transition to Democracy?
Nadine Sika* | 31 Dec 2012
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi (Photo credit: AFP) On November 22, 2012, Egypt’s President, Mohammed Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, issued a constitutional declaration, granting himself unlimited political powers. The decree sparked widespread demonstrations challenging the President’s authority. These events are an important manifestation...The Arab Uprisings & The Rise of Secularism
Nadine Sika | 17 Mar 2011
The “Shock and Awe” of the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions have taken the world by storm. Beginning as uprisings against corrupt regimes and calling for “food, freedom and human dignity,” these movements brought about the toppling of two authoritarian presidents in a matter of a few weeks. Because of their shortsightedness towards demonstrators’...Civil Society and Democratization in Egypt: The Road Not Yet Traveled
Nadine Sika* | 29 May 2012
In December 2011, the State Security apparatus cracked down on civil society institutions, mainly human rights organizations and international foundations, contending that they pose a national security threat...
