Publications

Books & Book Chapters

  • The Ultras and the Revolution in Egypt. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2018.
  • “Deconstructing the Concepts of Jihad and Social Contract.” In Dictionary of Moderation Concept from an Islamic Perspective, Civilization Center for Political Studies (Arabic, 2008).
  • “The Politics of the United States Towards the Islamic Ummah: Continuity and Change During the Last Year of Bush Administration.” In: Annual Report – My Ummah and The World, Civilization Center for Political Studies, 2008. (Arabic)

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  • Elgohari, Mohamed. 2022. “Deconstructing the Relation between Law and Authoritarianism: How Law Consolidated Authoritarianism in Post-2011 Egypt.” Arab Law Quarterly 36(4–5):452–75.

Research & Policy Reports

  • How the War in Gaza is Helping Hamas: Analysis of Public Opinion in Gaza and the West Bank After October 7, University of Chicago, June 17, 2024.
  • Winning Hearts and Minds: Hamas Propaganda Campaign Post October 7. University of Chicago, Dec 14, 2023.

Democracy, Governance & Political Transitions

  • “Democracy in Aging: The Crisis of Political Leadership in the United States.” اتجاهات الأحداث, Issue 36, Winter-Spring 2024. (Arabic)
  • “Egypt’s State-Society Dynamics and the Necessity of a New Social Contract.” Middle East Dialogue 2016.
  • “The Ongoing Struggle for Egyptian Civil Society.” EgyptSource, Dec 17, 2013.
  • “The Struggle for the Public Sphere: The State versus Society.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Oct 16, 2013.
  • “The General Speaks Out.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Oct 10, 2013.
  • “A Path Leading to Failure.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Sep 23, 2013.
  • “Nabil Salib Heads Egypt’s Supreme Electoral Commission.” EgyptSource, Atlantic Council, Sep 11, 2013.
  • “The Egyptian Christians and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy.” Global Politics Magazine, Apr 27, 2012.
  • “Egypt’s Generals Won’t Allow a Smooth Transition.” WorldPress.org, Apr 19, 2012.

Social Movements & Political Activism

  • “Ultras and Authority: A Clash of Opposites.” Democracy Magazine, Dec 31, 2014. (Arabic)
  • “Egypt’s Ultras: No More Politics.” Jadaliyya, Jun 30, 2013.
  • “How Can We Understand the Ultras?” Jadaliyya, Apr 15, 2013. (Arabic)
  • “Organization Needed to Unite U.S. Arabs.” Voices of NY, Dec 4, 2012.

Book Reviews & Theoretical Studies

  • “Reviewing Democracy and the Current Popular Movement of the Arab Mainstream.” In: Rereading the Project of Democracy Studies in the Arab World, 2009 (Arabic).