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

• Pubblicazione: Santa Monica, CA, : Rand, National Defense Research Institute, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (81 p.)
• Disciplina: 322.4/40962
• Soggetto topico: Opposition (Political science) - Egypt
• Soggetto geografico: Egypt Politics and government 1981-2011
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: OweidatNadia
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Kefaya movement
• ISBN: 1-282-03329-8; 9786612033292; 0-8330-4644-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 996320209103316
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