The Inside Story of the Egypt Revolution

The Inside Story of the Egypt Revolution

Abdallah Helmy Shehata (Political Science, American University in Cairo)
Thursday, April 9, 2015 / 4:00 PM
Lane Room, 3824 Ellison Hall

Helmy Shehata was an activist during the events and involved in organizing social protest. He is Vice Chairman, Programs Director, of the Sadat Association for Development and Social Welfare and has been involved in research projects on youth mobilization through social media, Al-Qaeda ideology, and the conflict lines between jihad and crusade. He will offer a unique opportunity to speak with an activist who participated in the events and was present during elite negotiations.

Sponsored by  the IHC’s Identity RFG, the Center for Middle East Studies, and  the Dept.  of Political Science.