Alexander Engelsman

Abrupt Decay: How Egypt’s Democratic Experiment Failed Too Soon for Us To See

Democracy in Egypt lasted less than two years between 2011 and 2013. How do new governments fail so quickly? And is democracy gone for good in Egypt? For those watching the Arab Spring unfold, we...

France Has Dipped Two Toes Into Authoritarianism – Will It Dive In?

American University

A pair of controversial bills coming to the French Senate this month have many worried about the authoritarian pandering of the current administration, leading up to the elections next year. Some...