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Monthly Archives: June 2010
The Myth of Gamal Mubarak
Most Egyptians today are obsessed with the succession conversation, and rightfully so, for the country’s fate has always been decided by the whim of its individual ruler, rather than institutions. The common sentiment in all these conversations is that Gamal Mubarak’s accession to power is a near fait accompli. However, I would make a contrarian argument that this is a myth. Gamal Mubarak is unlikely to be Egypt’s next President; and if he did, it will be for a very short period. Why? Continue reading →
Posted in Egypt, Egypt Politics
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Tagged Ahmed Shafiq, Amin Elmasry, Egypt, Egypt President, Egypt Succession, Gamal Mubarak, Mubarak, NDP, Political Change
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The Economic Cost of Authoritarianism
For three decades, Mubarak made a strong argument that political reforms need to come after economic reforms. He argued that people care about making a living – food, shelter, jobs, education and healthcare – rather than political freedoms. And to reform the economy we need “stability,” as opposed to the chaos that comes with a democratic process. Yet every day that passes shows how flawed this argument is: we are losing both, out political freedoms and our economic livelihood. Why? Continue reading →
Posted in Egypt, Egypt Economy, Egypt Politics
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Tagged Amin Elmasry, Authoritarian Regime, Authoritarianism, Change, Economic Reform, Egypt, Gamal Mubarak, Mubarak, Political Reform
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