Egypt's Lost Spring: Causes and Consequences

by Sherif Khalifa

Overview

An Egyptian diplomat-turbaned-scholar provides a detailed analysis of events from the fall of Mubarak through the aftermath of the 2013 military move to oust Egypt's first democratically elected president.

The Arab Spring caught the world by surprise and was truly inspiring. Then, many watched with bewilderment as the process unfolded in unforeseen directions. This lively and well-documented book tells the story of events in Egypt from the end of the Mubarak era in 2010 through the revolution in 2011 and the military interference in the summer of 2013. Written from an insider's perspective, it discusses what occurred and analyzes the motives of the parties involved, putting each incident in context so the reader can see—and understand—the big picture.

The author's background as an Egyptian diplomat provides insights that fuel a nuanced and richly detailed study. Among other topics, the book sheds light on the Egyptian military and economy, the life and written opinions of the military leader Al Sisi, and ties between the United States and the Egyptian armed forces. It reveals evidence of a conspiracy against the first elected civilian administration in Egypt, details the conflict between the Islamists and the deep state, and examines the rise and fall of political Islam. A final chapter speculates about possible scenarios for the future of Egypt.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440834080
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/20/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Sherif Khalifa is professor at California State University, Fullerton.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Introduction xiii

Part 1 Rebellion on the Banks of the Nile 1

1 The Twilight of an Era 3

2 The Last Straw 16

3 Adrift on the Nile 20

4 Fate Answers the Call 28

5 Days of Reckoning 33

6 The Turning Point 48

7 Unlock the Deadlock 63

Part 2 Complications in the Delivery 69

8 A Not So Immaculate Conception 71

9 The End of the Honeymoon 91

10 The Final Countdown 108

11 A New Breed 125

12 A Rendezvous with Destiny 129

13 A Window of Opportunity 132

14 The Breaking Point 150

15 The Portal of Perception 167

Part 3 A Coup on the Banks of the Nile 175

16 A Gaze into the Abyss 177

17 Past the Point of No Return 196

18 Beyond Semantics 212

19 A Conspiracy or the Lack Thereof 218

20 To Mind One's Business 224

21 Glory Away from the Battlefield 229

22 The Levers of Dependence 233

23 A Look into the Crystal Ball 239

24 A Requiem to a Dream 242

Notes 247

Index 291

What People are Saying About This

Robert Springborg

"Egypt's Lost Spring provides a detailed, well-documented, chronological account from the fall of Mubarak to the rise of Al Sisi."