Even Good Coups Are Bad


Article Summary: Recent events in Egypt are by no means unique. In fact, they fit rather perfectly into the tradition of civil society coups, which are common in new democracies. Unfortunately for Egypt, such coups seldom, if ever, end well.

OMAR ENCARNACIÓN is Professor of Political Studies at Bard College.

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