Between Successful Revolution and Failed Democratization; Towards a Theory of Counterrevolution

• In Event: The MENA After Revolution: Prospects and Challenges

Brief Overview

This article outlines a threshold theory of counterrevolution based on the differential levels of autonomy of actors assembled in counterrevolutionary alliances. Evidence is drawn from Egypt after 2011 to illustrate the mechanism(s).

Author

• Mostafa H Hefny, American University in Cairo