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All items tagged IslamistsOpen Think Tank ArticlesMay 30, 2012 | Egyptian Election Results Reflect a Precarious Democratic TransitionGillian Kennedy: Instead of lifting spirits, the recent elections in Egypt reflected the depressed mood amongst a people demoralized by their current situation. However, the elections were not a complete loss. Egyptian liberals still have an opportunity to bring much needed change to their country. ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesAugust 27, 2012 | Setbacks for Women Rights After the Arab SpringAs the Arab Spring opens up the political process, those who stood side by side in opposition to tyranny are finally taking part in political life. ++ But women are increasingly having less of a say in the decision-making process. ++ This is especially true in Egypt, where conservative forces in the country are pushing for family legislation and are cutting off opportunities for women to take on ... MoreAugust 15, 2012 | If Europe Can Do It, So Can the Islamic WorldCan Islamism reorient its extremist wings into a moderate force for modernization? ++ Europe’s history, especially that of the Christian Democratic parties and Germany who we thought could never accept democracy, shows that it can. ++ US policies toward the Arab world need to distinguish between potential friends and enemies. ++ The US should promote cultural exchanges, attempt to build bridges ... MoreJuly 11, 2011 | "Arab Youth Steps in Where Islamism Failed"The Arab spring has slid into a long, hot summer. After toppling their autocratic regimes, Tunisia and Egypt have yet to show their movement toward democracy is sustainable, while the violent conflicts in Syria and Libya drag on. ++ Some fear Islamists could emerge triumphant from these messy conflicts. But a host of young, dynamic reform groups are also beginning to show a pulse. ++ These ... MoreJune 8, 2010 | Situation in Daghestan EscalatingIn the aftermath of the Moscow Metro attacks, the situation in the supposed homeland of the attackers continues to escalate. ++ The 150 Daghestani fighters hiding out in the forests - the so-called “forest brotherhood” - receive much of their “financing from Arab and Western sources… via Arab bank subsidiaries in Azerbaijan.” ++ The local clans employ the forest brotherhood in their struggle to ... MoreCommentsDecember 10, 2012 | Also, if this report by the...December 9, 2012 | Other experts, such as the much maligned... |
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