### Background & Context

Following the Arab Spring, Egypt's post-Mubarak political landscape saw unprecedented mass mobilization despite ongoing governmental pushback.

### Data & Methods

This study analyzes survey data collected from Egyptian citizens during 2014-2016 alongside elite polling results to understand public opinion dynamics.

### Key Findings

* Protest participation remains high even when protests are unpopular among the populace

* Elite disapproval does not significantly dampen mass mobilization efforts

* Democratic attitudes show resilience despite political setbacks

### Implications for Research

These findings offer insights into how collective action persists against institutional resistance and inform theories of democratic durability in transitional contexts.

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