The Rise of Islamism in Egypt [Hardcover]

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, Mubaraks 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: 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 Marshal

Chapter 3: The MB's Ideological and Organizational Development

Chapter 4: Salafist Schools Groups and Movements

Chapter 5: Salafist Parties

 

Part II: The Rise of Islamists

Chapter 6: The Islamists and the Parliamentary Elections 

Chapter 7: Muslim Brotherhood and the Presidential Elections

Chapter 8: The Constitution of the Ikhwan

Conclusion: Game is not over 

Glossary of Arabic Terms 

Notes

Bibliography

Index