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Record Nr.

UNISA996320209103316

Titolo

The Kefaya movement [[electronic resource] ] : a case study of a grassroots reform initiative / / Nadia Oweidat ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Santa Monica, CA, : Rand, National Defense Research Institute, 2008

ISBN

1-282-03329-8

9786612033292

0-8330-4644-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (81 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

OweidatNadia

Disciplina

322.4/40962

Soggetti

Opposition (Political science) - Egypt

Electronic books.

Egypt Politics and government 1981-2011

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-65).

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Preface; Contents; Summary; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; CHAPTER TWO- Kefaya's Origins; The U.S.-Egyptian Relationship; Democratization in Egypt During the 1990's; Emergence of Kefaya; CHAPTER THREE- Kefaya's Successes; Timing and Simplicity of Message; Position to Mobilize and Form Coalitions; Setting an Example of Peaceful Opposition; Successful Exploitation of Information Technology; Kefaya's Internet Strategy; Challenging the Regime; Inspiration for Others: Kefaya's National and International Influence; CHAPTER FOUR- Kefaya's Decline; Intimidation by the State

Manipulation of "Reform" Laws State-Controlled Media; The Faltering of the Coalition with the Islamists; Problems with the Elite and the Antidemocracy Message; Internal Reasons for Kefaya's Decline; Lessons for a Future Kefaya; CHAPTER FIVE- Conclusions and Implications for U.S. Policy; Perceptions of the United States; Policy Recommendations; Conclusion; References

Sommario/riassunto

This examination of Kefaya's birth, accomplishments, and decline is based on. an analysis of Egyptian scholarship, Arabic-language media reports. (including online and new media), and interviews with Kefaya and Muslim. Brotherhood members and observers.