Egypt is a global middle power. It has both a president and a prime minister and the legal system is an amalgam of Islamic religious law and Western legislation remnant from the colonial era.
In recent years, Egypt has experienced a prolonged struggle for democracy following political turmoil and mass protests. In 2014, revolution was in the making and resulted in a public election for a new head of state as well as a modified constitution which was approved by referendum. Issues of governance have intensified since the upheaval with unaddressed problems persisting in human rights' practices, citizen participation in political life, governmental accountability, trust in the police force and public representation in development priorities.
