Location: Sam Gary Library

Egypt

After briefly flirting with democracy in the aftermath of the 2011 Arab Spring that toppled the authoritarian regime of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt returned to a militarily backed governance under President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi who has ruled the nation since 2014.  Join Active Minds as we explore the history of Egypt and the role it plays in the current Middle East, including its border with Gaza and Israel.