About President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt

Over 10 years have passed of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s rule over Egypt, and there has been a fair share of tumultuous times during his tenure.

Ten years ago, he seized power by deploying the army to depose Egypt’s first freely elected president, which led to the Rabaa massacre that brought international condemnation. The economic meltdown of the last 21 months has also drawn criticism of Mr. El-Sisi’s management.

Despite these challenges, he continues to be president, and the results of the most recent presidential election confirm his presidency for another six years.

Mr. el-Sisi has leveraged the conflict in Gaza to present himself as an authoritative leader, both domestically and internationally.

Mr. el-Sisi’s self-assurance has remained steadfast through the years, and the ongoing regional crises have shielded him from the pressure to bring about reforms.

Despite the ups and downs, support for Mr. el-Sisi has persisted among Egyptians concerned about terrorism and instability, as well as from Western countries that overlook human rights abuses and partner with him against violent extremism and migration.

Geographically, the region’s instability, particularly the conflicts in Libya and Sudan and Israel’s attacks on Gaza, work in Mr. el-Sisi’s favor as well.

“Stabilizing Sisi’s regime is not stability,” said Timothy E. Kaldas, the deputy director of the Washington-based Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy. “With every passing year,…