Following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, a hashtag circulated in Egypt warning President el-Sisi of his potential vulnerability. This reflects the historical tension between authoritarian regimes in both countries, particularly after the Arab Spring. Egypt's leadership remains cautious, having experienced both revolution and military takeover. The situation escalated when Egyptian authorities arrested Syrian refugees celebrating Assad's fall, highlighting the regional implications of Syria's shift in power and the fears of rising Islamist influence under autocratic governance.
Since the ouster of Syria's longtime dictator, Egyptian leaders have watched events in Damascus with grim-faced vigilance, knowing well that revolutionary fire has a tendency to spread.
The message for President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt was unmistakable: It's your turn, dictator, signaling potential unrest following Syria's revolution.
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