Book Launch: Hossam El-Hamalawy: Counterrevolution in Egypt: Sisi's New Republic
The agents of coercion in Egypt – its military, police, and intelligence services – have been locked in a perennial struggle for power since their inception. Each institution has vied for dominance, shaping and reshaping the country’s political landscape. Yet, the seismic upheaval of the 2011 revolution forced these factions to put aside their differences and forge an alliance in the face of an existential threat: the revolutionary aspirations of the Egyptian people.
Counterrevolution in Egypt: Sisi's New Republic | Verso Books
Tuesday, 12.05.2026
16.15-17.45
Ihnestr. 21/Lecture Hall A, Berlin Dahlem
News vom 30.04.2026
Hossam el-Hamalawy is a journalist and activist from Cairo. He was among the organizers of the 2011 uprising and has long been involved in the labor movement and campaigns against police brutality in Egypt. He holds a PhD in political science from Freie Universität Berlin and received the 2011 Anna Politkovskaya Courage in Journalism Award.
Moderation: Prof. Cilja Harders