The Rise of Islamism in Egypt
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Beschreibung
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.
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.
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
Autor*in
Alaa Al-Din Arafat
Themen in »The Rise of Islamism in Egypt«
Egyptian Politics Mubarak Islamists Salafists Ikhwan Muslim Brotherhood hizb al-kanba Egyptian military President Mohamed Morsi Copts Military intervention Political actors Democratization Democratisation Jihadists