Egypt ten years after the revolution
New novel shows the truth of the Egyptian Revolution
The Republic of False Truths by Alaa Al Aswany brings the story of the revolution to life through the eyes of those who lived it
How the Syrian revolution was lost
A decade on from the beginning of mass protests in Syria, Nick Clark investigates how murderous state repression and Western imperialism drowned resistance
Does the Egyptian revolutionary spark live on?
After the defeat of a revolution, there are always three reactions.
The Egyptian Revolution—could things have been different?
The strength of the Egyptian Revolution pushed dictator Hosni Mubarak from his presidential position in just 18 days.
The Egyptian Revolution—the revolutionary party and the battle for change
At key moments in any revolution, the working class faces important choices. Is it time to consolidate gains that have been won or to push forward to conquer new heights?
The Egyptian Revolution—revolts can spread to win change
The 2011 revolt in Egypt inspired struggles across the globe. Sophie Squire explains why internationalism is key to winning socialism
The Egyptian Revolution—A glimpse of what democracy could look like
15 February 2021The Egyptian Revolution was the result of the coming together of two forces—those of the street with those of the workplace. And in both, the question of democracy was crucial.
The Egyptian Revolution—how the unity of revolt broke down old divides
08 February 2021Oppressed groups were central to the struggle
The Egyptian Revolution—how workers terrified bosses
01 February 2021A decade ago images of protests in Tahrir Square shook the world. Workers took the revolution to the next level, explains Sadie Robinson
The Egyptian Revolution—what role did the army play?
24 January 2021After masses of ordinary Egyptian people had seen off the cops and burned down police stations, the army appeared on the streets.
The Egyptian Revolution—18 days that shook the world
18 January 2021A revolution in Egypt in 2011 overthrew a brutal dictator and gave a glimpse of how society could be run differently. Egyptian revolutionary Hossam el‑Hamalawy tells the story of the revolt and looks at the lessons it holds for struggle today
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