Egyptian Politics

Describe what foreigners are expected to know regarding the history of the country when living and working there.
What other political, regulatory or historical facts or conditions should a business know about?
Is the government essentially a democracy or a dictatorship and, if it is a dictatorship, is it run by leaders from the military, political parties, religious factions, or other power bases?
Is it, or has it recently been, at war with a neighboring country, or any other country? If so, what was the “reason” for the war?
Are foreign companies treated or regulated the same as domestic companies? If they do face different regulations or business climate, what are those differences?
What is the risk of nationalization or expropriation? Does the country have a history of expropriation or nationalization and, if so, in what economic sectors?