Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where is the Muslim Brotherhood heading?


Jack Shenker in the Guardian wrote an insightful article in the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt, and where it is heading.  Very good to read for those of you in Egypt, or interested in Egypt:

There are several recurring themes one becomes wearily familiar with when following the erratic world of Egyptian politics. Sensational revelations about Zionist/Iranian plots to destabilise the nation are a permanent fixture, as are empty policy statements parroted by government spokesmen and stoic silence from the regime on any issue that actually matters. One thing you don't often hear about, though, is resignation speeches – it takes a lifetime's work acquiring wasta(connections, or influence) to ascend to the top of any of the country's numerous greasy poles, and once politicians are up there they tend to be remarkably unenthusiastic about climbing back down. MORE HERE

No comments: