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Selective Amnesty, Systemic Cruelty: How Egypt Uses Its Prisoners as Political Leverage

This tragedy differs from one prison to another and from one set of prisoners to another, depending on their classification by the Egyptian National Security Agency, which controls and monitors

Palestinian Political Factions Face a Challenging Future

In light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Israel’s growing military and diplomatic superiority—bolstered by American and Western support—Palestinian factions now face a decisive crossroads regarding their

Sisi's Egypt Leans on Pharaohs and Megaprojects, but Legitimacy Slips Away

The confluence of identity and legitimacy has long played a significant role in the survival or demise of autocratic regimes in the Middle East, including and particularly in Egypt. Today

In Egypt, Social Media Offers the Last Public Stage — and the State Is Cracking Down

It is no longer surprising for Egyptians to film and share every detail of their daily lives on social media, from casual conversations and meals to gaming challenges, street pranks

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