But economic recovery does not appear to be automatically related to power consolidation. While recovery might help Sisi tighten his grip on the state, it could exacerbate the many political and social problems facing the regime. Indeed, continued economic deterioration—that is, the absence of recovery—might also deepen the regime’s political crises. Ironically, worse economic conditions and intensified social conflict and civil unrest could help the regime to consolidate power if that is seen as the only option against further instability and chaos.
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