New Political Struggles for Egypt’s Military

Source: Carnegie

Author(s): Bahey Eldin Hassan

Original Link: https://carnegieendowment.org/sada/79096

Much of the focus on the Egyptian constitutional amendments ratified on April 20-22 has been on those allowing President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to stay in power for an additional eight years and gain full control over the judicial branch. However, little attention has been paid to the amendments affecting the role of the armed forces in politics and their repercussions on the political and economic system, particularly the prospects for a peaceful transition of power.

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