No. 101: The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

Hurdles on the Way to Power

Author(s): Lorenzo Vidino
Editor(s): Daniel Trachsler
Series: CSS Analyses in Security Policy
Issue: 101
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2011

The Muslim Brotherhood is believed by many to be poised to become a major player in post-Mubarak Egypt. However, since the revolution, the group has had to face significant challenges. Internally, it has seen several prominent members leave its ranks. Externally, it has been dealing with the competition coming from the Salafist movement. However, although both dynamics represent a challenge, they are unlikely to prevent the Brotherhood from obtaining good results in the forthcoming elections. Given the fluidity of the situation, the West should adopt a policy of low-profile engagement with the Brothers.

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