Jonathan Rugman

From Nasser to Mubarak — Egypt’s modern pharaohs and their phoney myths

Why does the country always prefer the army to politicians? Hazem Kandil's compelling Soldiers, Spies and Statesmen traces 60 years of power struggle

A supporter of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi holds his portrait during a demonstration in Cairo, November 2013 [2013 AFP]

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