The Myth behind the Discrimination of Minorities in Syria and Egypt: The Economic Inclusion of Christians

Abstract

Abstract This article investigates the economic status of Christians in Syria and Egypt during the era of Presidents Hosni Mubarak (1981–2011) and Hafez al-Assad (1971–2000). As they were discriminated against politically, socially, religiously and culturally, this article answers the puzzle of why the Christians in Syria and Egypt did not face any discrimination at the economic level in the era of the aforementioned authoritarian regimes.