Rise Up Like an Egyptian

Reflections of leading scholars and activists on the 2011 revolution in Egypt.

Will crackdown on Egyptian protesters backfire against the regime?

It’s becoming evident that state institutions are on shaky ground, and it many not be long before we see a wave of dissent against the current regime.

June 30, 2014

Rise up like an Egyptian: Final thoughts

The people of Egypt have achieved a tremendous victory, one that has inspired the whole world to celebrate. The possibilities it raises for peace and democracy not only give hope to a region beset by authoritarian rule and Western intervention, but prove that nonviolent action is alive and well in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, this…
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February 16, 2011

Rise up like an Egyptian: Key factors to victory

The people of Egypt have achieved a tremendous victory, one that has inspired the whole world to celebrate. The possibilities it raises for peace and democracy not only give hope to a region beset by authoritarian rule and Western intervention, but prove that nonviolent action is alive and well in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, this…
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February 15, 2011

Rise up like an Egyptian: Challenges ahead

The people of Egypt have achieved a tremendous victory, one that has inspired the whole world to celebrate. The possibilities it raises for peace and democracy not only give hope to a region beset by authoritarian rule and Western intervention, but prove that nonviolent action is alive and well in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, this…
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February 14, 2011

Rise up like an Egyptian: Future implications

The people of Egypt have achieved a tremendous victory, one that has inspired the whole world to celebrate. The possibilities it raises for peace and democracy not only give hope to a region beset by authoritarian rule and Western intervention, but prove that nonviolent action is alive and well in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, this…
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February 13, 2011

Rise up like an Egyptian: First thoughts

The people of Egypt have achieved a tremendous victory, one that has inspired the whole world to celebrate. The possibilities it raises for peace and democracy not only give hope to a region beset by authoritarian rule and Western intervention, but prove that nonviolent action is alive and well in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, this…
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February 12, 2011