This book examines the mass media systems of Egypt and Tunisia under the pre-uprising regimes, with a focus on the last decade of the Mubarak and Ben Ali periods, as well as on how media are adapting to the political transitions underway. Findings are based on extensive interviews with journalists.1. Egyptian and Tunisian Media Systems in Global Context 2. Egypt 3. Tunisia 4. After the Uprisings 5. A Few RecommendationsEdward Webb is Assistant Professor of Political Science & International Studies, Dickinson College, USA.