“Starting from the premise of the organic unity of the nation, the opposition can be painted as social groups outside the ‘nation’, since, simply put, they threaten the nation’s natural harmony. However, this concept is only plausible if the regime, or, more precisely, the military, is able to portray itself as a representative of the nation and guardian of the state, which it has been very successful in doing. Hence, opposition to the military regime is equated with treason to the nation, and thus should be repressed by any means necessary. The narrative used to solicit popular support involved the propagation of numerous conspiracy theories, including the claim that the events of 2011, the groups that participated in it, and those who support it are part of a systemic effort to destroy the Egyptian state, which was only thwarted by the military’s intervention in 2013.” Chapter “Genesis”, page 33” MilitaryUnityTyrannyOppressionConspiracyEgyptOtheringCoupModern EgyptEl Sisi Book:Egypt under El-Sisi: A Nation on the Edge Source: Egypt under El-Sisi: A Nation on the Edge
“The concept of fourth-generation wars simply refers to the use of disinformation, funding subversive N.G.O.s, and spreading rumours as a method for warfare, broadening the concept of war to include non-military action. This endlessly elastic concept is a godsend for conspiracy theorists and provides endless justification for state repression.” Chapter “Genesis”, page 33” GovernmentRevolutionTyrannyOppressionEgyptDisinformationModern EgyptEl SisiFifth Column Book:Egypt under El-Sisi: A Nation on the Edge Source: Egypt under El-Sisi: A Nation on the Edge