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Egyptian Democracy: Smothered in the Cradle, or Stillborn?

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Abstract:
An essay is presented on the democracy in Egypt. It highlights the mass protests in 2011 that led to the termination of President Hosni Mubarak from his post. It provides an overview of the political success of the Sunni Islamist religious, political and social movement Muslim Brotherhood following the 2011 revolution. The statement of U.S. Barack Obama that commends the efforts of the Egyptians towards political change is also emphasized.

Citation

Masoud, Tarek, "Egyptian Democracy: Smothered in the Cradle, or Stillborn?" (2014). The Brown Journal of World Affairs. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://doi.org/10.26300/cb8n-a892

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  • The Brown Journal of World Affairs

    The Brown Journal of World Affairs is a semiannual journal of international relations and foreign policy produced at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. The Journal features original articles by and interviews with world leaders, policymakers, and …
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