Caesarism in Repetition:

Approximations to the Comprehension of the Egyptian Revolu-tionary Process and to the Governments of Morsi and as-Sisi

Abstract

This papers objective is to establish a critical dialogue between the capture of the main determinants of the Egyptian revolutionary process and the attempts for its uniformization through the use of concepts. In particular, the use of the concept of Caesarism at the popular revolts occurred in Egypt during the 2010s decade, understood as composing parts of the Arab spring. Our interpretation is that the series of depositions of Egyptian governments between 2011 and 2013 created the illusion that the political dispute in the country was over with the instauration of the military government of General Abdul as-Sisi and that the control of the Armed Forces over the administration of Egypt meant the ending of the revolution with the victory of the political forces of reaction. The paper understands these developments are parts of the historical process of the country, constituting a starting point arguably different from the previous moment of the Arab spring.