As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the year.

Five years after the Arab Spring, Egyptians under Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are further from democracy than ever.

Though the military claims to be a stabilizing force for Sudan’s transition to democracy, divisions amongst the security elite continue to hinder progress toward civilian rule. 

Champions of democracy in Sudan should be wary of promises from junta leaders to give up political power.