The Islamists are Coming Who They Really are
The Islamists are Coming: Who They Really Are by Robin Wright, published by US Institute of Peace Press in 2012, offers a comprehensive survey of the rise of Islamist groups following the Arab Spring. This edition, written in English and spanning 169 pages, examines over 50 Islamist parties that have emerged as significant political forces in the Middle East, distinct from both militant factions and secular parties. The book highlights the diverse goals and constituencies of these groups, emphasizing their potential to reshape the political landscape in a region marked by volatility.
Readers will find contributions from a wide range of experts across three continents, each addressing the origins, evolution, and future of Islamist parties in key countries such as Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia. The book presents a structured format for each chapter, making it accessible to both general audiences and specialists. Topics such as political science, international relations, and the interplay between religion and politics are explored, providing insights into how these parties are redefining the regional balance of power. For ongoing discussions and updates, a dedicated website is available to facilitate engagement with the material.
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The Islamists Are Coming: Who They Really Are is the first book to survey the rise of Islamist groups in the wake of the Arab Spring. Often lumped together, the more than 50 Islamist parties with millions of followers now constitute a whole new spectrum–separate from either militants or secular parties. They will shape the new order in the world’s most volatile region more than any other political bloc. Yet they have diverse goals and different constituencies. Sometimes they are even rivals.
A wide range of experts from three continents cover the major countries where Islamist parties are redefining politics and the regional balance of power. They cover the origins, evolution, positions on key issues and future in key countries. Robin Wright offers an overview, Olivier Roy explains how Islam and democracy are now interdependent, Annika Folkeson profiles the 50 Islamist parties, and 10 experts identify Islamists in Algeria, Egypt (two), Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Tunisia. Each chapter has an identical format designed to help both a general audience and specialists.
A book website at www.theislamistsarecoming.com will provide updates and an ongoing conversation among these and other experts.
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