Egypt’s Revolutionary Youth. From Street Politics to Party Politics
Nadine Abdalla SWP Comments 2013/C 11, March 2013, 8 Pages The youth movement that led Egypt’s 25 January 2011 revolution is far from being demobilized today. It is currently undergoing an institutionalization process as several new political parties representing the youth are being founded. Indeed, political empowerment and inclusion of the youth in the democratic process are important for the success of the current transitional process. No less important would be for them to find a balance between street politics and conventional politics. Only then could the youth present a viable political force that is strong enough to effectively participate in…
