Democracy and Authoritarianism in Egypt Today

In this paper, we analyze the political system of Egypt under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi between 2016 and 2024. The article aims to reveal whether there are still some democratic elements or if the country has rather a classical authoritarian system. To answer this question, we used relevant dem...

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Main Authors: Patrick Ziegenhain, Khaliunaa Enkhtaivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Islamic World and Politics
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Online Access:https://jiwp.umy.ac.id/index.php/jiwp/article/view/99
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Summary:In this paper, we analyze the political system of Egypt under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi between 2016 and 2024. The article aims to reveal whether there are still some democratic elements or if the country has rather a classical authoritarian system. To answer this question, we used relevant democracy criteria as analytical tools. Methodologically, we conducted this study through a literature review and an expert interview with an Egyptian political scientist. Based on the findings on vertical accountability, political rights, civil liberties, and horizontal accountability, Egypt has quite an authoritarian regime with few democratic elements.
ISSN:2614-0535
2655-1330