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The Rise of Islamism in Egypt


The Rise of Islamism in Egypt



von: Alaa Al-Din Arafat

106,99 €

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 11.08.2017
ISBN/EAN: 9783319537122
Sprache: englisch

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<div>This book provides an overview of the sudden ascendancy of Islamism in post-Mubarak Egypt and a detailed history of the power grab by the Muslim Brotherhood.&nbsp;The author argues that liberals and Copts are minor factions, and that the Islamists, the military and ‘couch party’ (non- politically affiliated Egyptians) are the true key actors in Egyptian politics. Additionally, it is posited that, ironically, Mubarak’s coup-proofing strategy was responsible for the military turning against him.&nbsp;The strained civil-military relations in Egypt are examined, as are the ideological development of &nbsp;the MB, Salafist and jihadist groups, and the power struggle between the Islamists and the military.&nbsp;<br></div><div><br></div>
<p>Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2:&nbsp;Egypt Civil-Military Relations&nbsp;1952-2011.- Chapter 3:&nbsp;The Muslim Brotherhood's Ideological and Organizational Development.- Chapter 4:&nbsp;Salafist Schools, Groups and Movements.- Chapter 5:&nbsp;Salafist Parties.- Chapter 6:&nbsp;The Islamists and the Parliamentary Elections.- Chapter 7: &nbsp;Muslim Brotherhood and the Presidential Elections.- Chapter 8:&nbsp;The Constitution of the <i>Ikhwan</i>.- Chapter 9: Conclusion.</p>
<p>Alaa Al-Din Arafat is a former Visiting Professor of Middle East Politics and International Relations at Université Française d'Égypte, Egypt. He currently teaches at Strategic Studies' Program for National Defence and Security, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.<br></p><p></p><p></p>
<div><br></div><div><div><br></div><div>This book provides an overview of the sudden ascendancy of Islamism in post-Mubarak Egypt and a detailed history of the power grab by the Muslim Brotherhood. The author argues that liberals and Copts are minor factions, and that the Islamists, the military and ‘couch party’ (non- politically affiliated Egyptians) are the true key actors in Egyptian politics. Additionally, it is posited that, ironically, Mubarak’s coup-proofing strategy was responsible for the military turning against him. The strained civil-military relations in Egypt are examined, as are the ideological development of &nbsp;the MB, Salafist and jihadist groups, and the power struggle between the Islamists and the military.&nbsp;</div></div>
Demonstrates how political actors have failed in building a peaceful democratic transition following the Egyptian uprising and 2011 revolution Draws on unique interviews with different Egyptian groups, classes, and parties, with an emphasis on young people Presents interviews with Cairo’s political and cultural elite, demonstrators, and business people Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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