Future of political Islam: Lessons from Turkey, Egypt Political Islam from protest to governing

By Wael Nawara, Feyzi Baban, 19 February 2014
(photo by REUTERS/Murad Sezer)
Supporters of Egypt's deposed Islamist President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood wave Turkish and Egyptian flags during a rally outside of the New Mosque in Istanbul, Aug. 17, 2013. (photo by REUTERS/Murad Sezer)
<p>Most Islamist political parties in the Middle East initially emerged as movements calling to apply Sharia and restore the caliphate state. By successfully incorporating religious claims within their agenda, these movements were able to launch powerful critiques against those regimes in the region that were undergoing a growing legitimacy crisis. They were also able to derive support from large segments of society that were frustrated with the corruption, authoritarianism and clientelism of these existing governments.</p>
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