Years in the making, Sisi's elite New Administrative Capital will isolate most Egyptians from their centres of government in an effort to fortify the regime against any social pressures. By Maged MandourMore
As the globe races to inoculate against coronavirus, Egypt President Sisi’s regime plans to profit from the essential shot. Making Egyptians pay for their own vaccines is part of a broader policy that places the burden of the pandemic on the shoulders of the citizenry. By Maged MandourMore
Egypt's economic strategy of heavy borrowing implicates international actors in regime repression and increased social deprivation of the lower and middle classes, effectively fuelling instability and violent extremism – not only at home, but also potentially across the Middle East. An analysis by Maged MandourMore
Sisi prioritises large-scale infrastructure projects to galvanise support, but these projects intensify the military’s hold over the economy, while providing no tangible broad economic benefits. By Maged MandourMore
Proposed amendments to Egyptʹs constitution will enshrine the militaryʹs position above the state by giving it greater legal means to intervene against elected governments and prosecute political opponents. Egypt is set to become a military dictatorship in name as well as deed. By Maged MandourMore
The constant state of denial that is a feature of the Egyptian urban middle class and the Sisi regime shores up a deeply paradoxical ideological construct, argues Maged Mandour, where repression is deemed necessary, yet must remain covertMore
The process of repression is outsourced to the citizenry who indirectly secure absolute power for the regime. Taking Egypt as an example, Maged Mandour describes this vicious circle, in which the masses are both the victims and the beneficiariesMore
In recent months, the Egyptian regime has moved decisively to close what remains of public space, heralding a new era of repression that is likely to dominate all aspects of political life for decades to come. By Maged MandourMore
ONLINE STREAM EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 3. This year's HRFFB returned as a hybrid on- & offline festival. For 10 days, the festival showcased stories from all over the world, addressing and reflecting on human action, the socio-political status quo and fundamental issues such as democracy, justice, freedom and environmental protection.
