For the first time in President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s presidency, a national dialogue is taking place. According to a press conference/news report schedule, it is set to kickstart Tuesday, 4 July 2022. A national dialogue can best be described as an inclusive and participatory platform for all sides of society to convene in order to raise concerns, debate matters, and propose reforms. When Al-Sisi announced the prospect to the general public on 21 April 2022, it was met with great enthusiasm and intrigue by both proponents and detractors of the government, although certain opponents remain skeptical. Regardless of the outcome, the presence of a national dialogue could mean a great deal for the future of the Egyptian political landscape. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO THE NORMAL CITIZEN? A dialogue, in and of itself, is a chance for a conversation between two potentially differing parties – for differences to be expressed, for suggestions to be raised, and for viable change to take place. “There is room for all of us in the nation […] differences in opinion do not corrupt the nation’s cause,” Al-Sisi said during the announcement. Far from the…
How Egypt’s Upcoming National Dialogue Matters For Future Politics
July 4, 2022
