This special issue of Siyasat Arabiya is concerned with transformations in the post-2013 Egyptian political regime, which have enabled it to establish control at home and retain continued external support, despite its repressive policies against opponents and poor management of the national economy. The contributors have explored the regime's limited legitimacy, its reliance on violence and repression, and its complete dependence on external support. These measures, aimed at ensuring the regime's survival, have come at the expense of basic individual rights, state assets and institutions, and national sovereignty. However, continued external economic support is only a temporary solution, and its perpetuation will likely lead to further interference in the country’s sovereignty. This, in turn, will put additional pressure on the regime and affect its stability.