Change

Change -  Borders, Politics, National Identity

      Over Egypt's extensive history, there has been many political changes. Egypt was once a place of  kings and Pharaohs who ruled until their death. Before they died they would appoint one of their heirs to take over the throne once they were gone. Egypt since this time has progressed into a semi-presidential system. There has been a lot of distress among the government because of this change in leadership. Even with problems that seem to arise, Egypt continues to work through these issues and form a government that works for their country and their people. 

http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Egypt-POLITICAL-PARTIES.html

                           

    Egypt has had many changes in their borders over their history. Specifically since World War I, with the invasion of Egypt by other countries, such as Germany, political issues brought increasing problems with boundaries. There has not been extensive growth in Egypt's boarders recently, but back in the earliest records Egypt was much smaller than we see today. Political takeovers seem to be the main reason for Egypt decrease and growth. 

Egypt in 30BC

http://www.timemaps.com/history/ancient-egypt-1000bc

       Egypt's national identity is still in question today. Because of the political and religious changes that have marked Egypt's history, the big question is who they are as a people group. Are they defined by religion such as Muslim or Christian? It seems that Egypt will be questioning their national identity until they are politically sound. There are many differences that mark the Egyptian people that they need to find a common ground to unit in a call themselves Egyptians.

                                                                      Bibliography 

 https://www.ceps.eu/publications/egypt-changes-and-challenges-political-transition

 http://www.timemaps.com/history/ancient-egypt-1000bc

 http://www.proconservative.net/PCVol13Is047IbrahimEgyptsIdentityCrisis.shtml