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Other Views December 17, 2005

Mother of Islamisms

Mother of Islamisms Legislative elections, apparently crucial ones, were held yesterday in Iraq. In January there will be others in Palestine; and in March Israel will elect a new Parliament.
MB in Arabian press December 17, 2005

All is Fair in Egyptian Elections

All is Fair in Egyptian Elections Forecasting the results of an Egyptian election is not rocket science. A far more challenging occupation is to determine why Egypt bothers to stage
Reports December 16, 2005

Ballot box beatings

Ballot box beatings As Iraq’s elections garner media attention, a Montrealer in Egypt discovers that democracy in another American ally hasn’t quite found a firm foothold  The late Irish muckraker
December 16, 2005

Interview with Muslim Brotherhood’s Chairman, Mehdi Akef

Interview with Muslim Brotherhood’s Chairman, Mehdi Akef Asharq Al-Awsat speaks to Mehdi Akef, the Chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood about its ideology and the apprehensions that surround the movement, its
December 16, 2005

Experts ponder implications following election

Muslim Brotherhood supporters demonstrate outside a polling station in Alexandria, saying they were not allowed to cast votes.   - Last week saw the end of the third and final round
Other Views December 16, 2005

The Danger of Arab Democracy

THE STRATEGIC INTEREST: The Danger of Arab Democracy This week, Iraqis were set to go to the polls to elect a new parliament. At least two of the radical Islamist
December 16, 2005

MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD APPEASING COPTS

The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s largest opposition group, is covertly communicating with senior members of the Coptic community. Brotherhood members wish to dismiss any fears that the Copts may have concerning
December 16, 2005

Ambassador: Egypt not going Islamist

Minimizing election gains by the Muslim Brotherhood, Egyptian Ambassador Nabil Fahmy said Thursday his country was moving toward a centrist and not an Islamist political position. Reflecting on monthlong parliamentary
Other Opinions December 16, 2005

THE BROTHERHOOD RETURNS

THE BROTHERHOOD RETURNS Will a democratic spring yield to an Islamist winter? This month’s parliamentary elections in Egypt saw substantial increases for the country’s banned-but-tolerated Islamist movement, the Muslim Brotherhood.
Reports December 16, 2005

The rich and the Brotherhood

The rich and the Brotherhood When Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak addresses parliament on 17 December, it will be the first time in Egypt’s history that 20% of the MPs will