The Rise of Islamism in Egypt [electronic resource] /
Arafat, Alaa Al-Din.author.
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 the MB, Salafist and jihadist groups, and the power struggle between the Islamists and the military. .
Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Egypt Civil-Military Relations 1952-2011 -- Chapter 3: The Muslim Brotherhood's Ideological and Organizational Development -- Chapter 4: Salafist Schools, Groups and Movements -- Chapter 5: Salafist Parties -- Chapter 6: The Islamists and the Parliamentary Elections -- Chapter 7: Muslim Brotherhood and the Presidential Elections -- Chapter 8: The Constitution of the Ikhwan -- Chapter 9: Conclusion.
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 the MB, Salafist and jihadist groups, and the power struggle between the Islamists and the military. .
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