When Power Hides in the Shadows: Rethinking the “Deep State”
In this analytical article, writer Ashraf Radi dismantles the concept of the “deep state”, explaining how informal networks operate at
29 May, 2025
In this analytical article, writer Ashraf Radi dismantles the concept of the “deep state”, explaining how informal networks operate at
The Egyptian army, like other modern armies, was able to link itself to the idea of the state, and a
The article points to the difficulty of building the modern state amid weak national identities and the persistence of tribal
The author discusses how the dominance of authority over political life and society hinders any attempt at political reform, highlighting
The struggle for political reform in Egypt faces critical challenges as the country navigates between maintaining the status quo and
The escalating levels of unemployment have led to increased systemic corruption, despair among youth, and a blocked horizon, with a
Analyzing the setbacks of Egypt’s January 25 Revolution: In this opinion piece, Ashraf Radi, a former journalist at Reuters, provides
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