Youth in Egypt: Identity, Participation, and Opportunity

An eye-opening look at youth in contemporary Egypt, from the role they play in advancing political change to their everyday struggles

In Youth in Egypt, Nadine Sika explores the political world of young people in Egypt, focusing on their experiences under authoritarianism. From the reigns of Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat to that of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, she offers an on-the-ground perspective through the eyes of multiple generations of young people who lived through consecutive periods ...