Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies to welcome editors and contributors Robert Springborg, Abdel-Fattah Mady, Nathan Brown, and May Darwich as they discuss their new book, Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic, with moderator Shana Marshall.
Egyptian President Abd al Fattah el-Sisi has sought to create a “New Republic,” a stronger, more authoritarian state capable of positively transforming Egypt’s polity, economy, society, and role in the region and the world. Thus far, success has been elusive. Why? And with what consequences for the regime and the country?
These are the two questions at the heart of Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic. The authors effectively combine an overview of the means by which the Sisi government has increased its power with in-depth studies of how that power is exercised, arguing that the regime’s performance is undermining rather than bolstering its legitimacy.
This is an online only event. All are encouraged to attend.
Speakers
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Robert Springborg is nonresident research fellow of the Italian Institute of International Affairs and adjunct professor in the School of International Studies at Simon Fraser University.
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Abdel-Fattah Mady is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the State and Political Systems Studies Unit, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies.
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Nathan Brown is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, at the George Washington University.
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May Darwich is an Associate Professor of International Relations of the Middle East, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Shana Marshall is Associate Director of the Institute for Middle East Studies and Assistant Research Professor, at the George Washington University.