Date of Defense
2-1-2012
Date of Graduation
12-2011
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Howard Dooley, History
Second Advisor
Mustafa Mughazy, Foreign Languages
Keywords
Egypt, Revolution, Democracy
Abstract
On January 25, 2011, demonstrations began in Egypt against the regime of President Hosni Mubarak. These demonstrations were the culmination of decades of abuses by the government such as police brutality, corruption, and the provisions of the emergency law that restricted the freedoms of the people and limited the opposition to the regime. The protests grew into a revolution that toppled the Mubarak government and put the military temporarily in charge of the country. The popular uprising and resignation of President Mubarak left the country in a state of euphoria and hope, yet there are uncertainties about the future. This paper will examine the Egyptian political institutions, the role of the military, the emerging political parties and social movements, and economic development to determine if Egypt will be able to transition to a democracy with free and fair elections, political parties, and an actively involved civil society or if it will be drawn back into the world of authoritarian regimes.
Recommended Citation
Horitski, Kristin M., "Revolution and Democratization: Can Egypt Transition to a Modern Day Democracy?" (2012). Honors Theses. 745.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/745
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Open Access