While Nasser was increasingly criticized by Egyptian intellectuals following the Six-Day War and his death in 1970, the general public was persistently sympathetic both during and after Nasser's life. According to political scientist Mahmoud Hamad, writing in 2008, "nostalgia for Nasser is easily sensed in Egypt and all Arab countries today". General malaise in Egyptian society, particularly during the Mubarak era, augmented nostalgia for Nasser's presidency, which increasingly became associated with the ideals of national purpose, hope, social cohesion, and vibrant culture. COUNT 4
QSN1 Who was most critical of Nasser's rule? ANS1 Egyptian intellectuals QSN2 What event generated criticism of Nasser from Egypt's elite? ANS2 Six-Day War QSN3 During whose presidency were Egyptians nostalgic for Nasser? ANS3 Mubarak QSN4 What ideals are associated with Nasser's time as prsident? ANS4 national purpose, hope, social cohesion, and vibrant culture