Dr. Moná Makram 'Ubayd, a professor of political science, said there have been changes for Copts since the January 25 revolution like the Copts' first ever intensive participation in politics after a long period of isolation.

"The other positive thing for Copts is that they now can protest outside government institutions, which has never been the case in the past," said 'Ubayd in an interview with Dream 1 Channel's Sabāhik Yā Masr talk show. ['Ādil Ismā'īl, al-Akhbār, Jan. 9, p. 5]