The Rise Of Islamism In Egypt
by Alaa Al-Din Arafat /
2017 / English / PDF
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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.
