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Since the beginning of the Arab Spring in early 2011, political stability in the Middle East has been an issue occupying academics and decision-makers in the region. Although the uprisings – which represent a major form of the problem – did not break out in all the Arab states, they uncovered the fragility of political stability in most of them. They rely on persecution to achieve it, having no minimum of legitimacy as the pillar for the stability of any country. It is, then, necessary to look into the approaches and possibilities of restoring stability to the Arab states, mainly those playing a pivotal role in their regional milieu. Egypt, in particular, is such an important country for ages, especially with the political instability it has witnessed since January’s uprising. Even after taking the first stage of democracy, a coup took place on July 3, 2013 to topple the first elected president. Consequently, the country entered a hell of “real” political instability under the rule of the generals. Now, the question remains whether. in this case, stability can be accomplished. The study is divided into two sections, each with three topics. The first focuses on the theoretical framework, in terms of the concept, causes and forms of political stability. The second investigates the practical case of Egypt, in terms of the causes and forms of (the lack of) the concept, as well as the possibilities and requirements to restore it, when missing. It is concluded that, due to the oppression of freedoms as well as the use of violence against the opposition, there is an obvious state of political instability in Egypt. What has been achieved of ‘superficial stability’ is only temporary and is waiting for internal and external chances to express the great hidden inhibition. In other words, it could be difficult, but not impossible, to accomplish that goal. The coup regime shall not only attempt to make a national accord, but also come back to the barracks as a genuine way for political stability in the country.
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