### Background & Context
Following the Arab Spring, Egypt's post-Mubarak political landscape saw unprecedented mass mobilization despite ongoing governmental pushback.
### Data & Methods
This study analyzes survey data collected from Egyptian citizens during 2014-2016 alongside elite polling results to understand public opinion dynamics.
### Key Findings
* Protest participation remains high even when protests are unpopular among the populace
* Elite disapproval does not significantly dampen mass mobilization efforts
* Democratic attitudes show resilience despite political setbacks
### Implications for Research
These findings offer insights into how collective action persists against institutional resistance and inform theories of democratic durability in transitional contexts.
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| Unpopular Protest: Mass Mobilization and Attitudes to Democracy in Post-Mubarak Egypt was authored by Neil Ketchley and Thoraya El-Rayyes. It was published by Chicago in JOP in 2021. |
