The rise of Islamism in Egypt

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The rise of Islamism in Egypt

Alaa Al-Din Arafat

Palgrave Macmillan, c2017

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-285) and index

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Downfall of Mubarak and the New Actors Reshaping Egypt Part I: Key Actors in Egypt's Political System Chapter 2: The President and the Field MarshalChapter 3: The MB's Ideological and Organizational DevelopmentChapter 4: Salafist Schools Groups and MovementsChapter 5: Salafist Parties Part II: The Rise of Islamists Chapter 6: The Islamists and the Parliamentary Elections Chapter 7: Muslim Brotherhood and the Presidential ElectionsChapter 8: The Constitution of the Ikhwan Conclusion: Game is not over Glossary of Arabic Terms NotesBibliographyIndex

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