Egypt behind the facade of a tourist paradise: Behind the fences of the resorts, a harsh regime reigns (interview)

Egyptian President and former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been in power for more than a decade. How would you characterize his rule? Sisi’s regime represents a hybrid form of authoritarianism – combining elements of a military dictatorship with civilian mimicry. The former general seized power in a military coup, and the country’s politics and economy are still dominated by the military. Control of the public sphere is total, leaving no …