Fadel Response to Anxieties of Democracy

Egyptians wanted direct democracy but got authoritarianism.

Egyptian Democracy — Final Response

Instead of embracing the challenge of democracy, Egypt’s liberals gambled with the military.

What Killed Egyptian Democracy?

The promise of democracy lies in its potential to cultivate political virtue over time. But Egypt’s liberals, unnerved by the policies of the legitimate Muslim Brotherhood government, refused to wait.

From Democrats to Terrorists

The notion that elimination of the Muslim Brotherhood would produce a liberal democratic order was wishful thinking.

Too Far from Tradition

Too Far from Tradition

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