Sisi

Definition

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is the President of Egypt, having come to power after a military coup in 2013 that ousted Mohamed Morsi. His regime is often described as authoritarian, with a strong emphasis on nationalism and a crackdown on dissent.

Related terms

Authoritarianism:

A system of governance characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

Nationalism:

Patriotism and the promotion of one's country's interests above all else.

Military coup: The removal of an existing government from power through direct military intervention