This book deals with the sudden demise of Islamists in Egypt and prospects for democratization. It provides an overview of the different causes of the downfall of Morsi and the Islamists in Egypt. Additionally, it is posited that Morsis coup-proofing strategy, which was modeled after Mubaraks, was responsible for the military turning against him. The author also argues that the Muslim Brotherhoods belief system played a major role in their downfall. The strained civil-military relations in Egypt are examined, as well as its likely future. This project will be of interest to diplomats; journalists; International Affairs specialists, strategists, or scholars of Egyptian politics and the Arab Spring; and anyone interested in social movements and democratization in the Middle East.
Alaa Al-Din Arafat is a former Visiting Professor of Middle East Politics and International Relations at Universit? Fran?aise d'?gypte, Egypt. He currently teaches at Strategic Studies' Program for National Defence and Security, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.Analyzes belief system and policies of the Muslim Brotherhood
Reviews the internal motivations and beliefs of Egyptian key political actors
Examines the reasons behind the downfall of Morsi and Islamists and why they failed in ruling Egypt
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