Host state’s policy and institutional challenges in addressing transnational repression within their borders: the case of the Egyptian diaspora in the UK

The Egyptian government's crackdown on dissent extends beyond its borders, with diaspora members facing threats and intimidation even in exile. This article examines the institutional and policy challenges host states face when attempting to tackle transnational repression within their borders, focusing on the post-2013 Egyptian diaspora in the UK as a case study. It highlights that the UK still lacks the necessary awareness and policy tools to adequately respond to the authoritarian targeting of individuals on its territory. The article provides the first systematic review of the background, mechanisms, and consequences of transnational repression against Egyptians in the UK, laying the groundwork for a more critical discussion and contributing to calls for policy reforms to safeguard diaspora rights in host states.