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The West, long viewed by Egyptians as a beacon of democracy, economic opportunity, and cultural aspiration, has lost much of its appeal. Instead, skepticism and disillusionment are reshaping how Egyptians see the Western world. The dreams of Western ideals, progress, and opportunity seemed within reach for many Egyptians years ago. According to a 2014 survey by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), 17.2 percent of Egyptians aged 15 to 29 wanted to leave the country, a slight…
