Donald Trump is Going to Love Egypt’s Dictator
The new president cares less about human rights. Does that make him a friend of Egypt?
Abdul Fatah Sisi
Egyptians Suffer as Sisi Consolidates Power
The Egyptian strongman has to balance the interests of the army, security services, judges and tycoons.
Sisi’s Big Buyoff: A New Egyptian Capital
Plans to build a new capital are an attempt to placate Egypt’s restive population.
Don’t Admire the Big Man
Admiration for strongmen reveals an unhealthy desire to be led and a misjudgment of sound politics.
Egypt’s Sisi Sees Regional Islamist Threat, Promises to Support Iraq
The former army chief is realigning Egypt’s foreign policy back in favor of its traditional Sunni allies.
Egypt Elects Former Army Chief Sisi President
After three years, Egyptians vote to turn back the clock to before the “Arab Spring” uprising.
Egyptian Army Chief Sisi Declares Presidential Candidacy
The field marshal finally makes official that he intends to lead the Arab world’s most populous nation.
Egyptian Army Chief Sisi to Announce Presidential Candidacy
Many liberal and secular Egyptians support the military leader, even if he could return Egypt to its prerevolutionary days.
Army Deposes Morsi, Installs Transitional Government
The military names Egypt’s chief justice as interim head of state.
Army Chief Warns Egypt on the Brink of Collapse
Egypt’s military might not actually be that concerned about the rising political unrest.