The Rise of Islamism in Egypt

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. 

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Egypt Civil-Military Relations 1952-2011.- Chapter 3: The Muslim Brotherhood's Ideological and Organizational Development.- Chapter 4: Salafist Schools, Groups and Movements.- Chapter 5: Salafist Parties.- Chapter 6: The Islamists and the Parliamentary Elections.- Chapter 7:  Muslim Brotherhood and the Presidential Elections.- Chapter 8: The Constitution of the Ikhwan.- Chapter 9: Conclusion.

About the author

Alaa Al-Din Arafat is a former Visiting Professor of Middle East Politics and International Relations at Université Française d'Égypte, Egypt. He currently teaches at Strategic Studies' Program for National Defence and Security, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

Summary

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. 

Product details

• Authors: Alaa Al-Din Arafat
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2017
• EAN: 9783319537115
• ISBN: 978-3-31-953711-5
• No. of pages: 295
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 21 mm x 224 mm
• Weight: 495 g
• Illustrations: XV, 295 p.
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Miscellaneous; Soziologie, Verstehen, Afrika, B, Krieg und Verteidigung, Soziale Gruppen: religiöse Gemeinschaften, Sociology of Religion, Politik und Staat, Democracy, Political Science, Africa, Politics & government, Warfare & defence, Political structures: democracy, Political Science and International Studies, Faith (religious) schools, Religion and Politics, African Politics, Religion and Education, Church and education, Politics and war, Military and Defence Studies, Elections & referenda, elections, Electoral Politics, Africa—Politics and government, Politics and Religion, Wahlen und Volksabstimmungen / Wahlrecht, Politikwissenschaft und politische Theorie