Understanding Moderate Islamist Movements

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Understanding Moderate Islamist Movements

By Amr Hamzawy

Published on Mar 14, 2007

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Source: Chicago Public Radio

Amr Hamzawy talks with Chicago Public Radio about Islamist parties and their compatibility with democracy.

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About the Author

Amr Hamzawy

Director, Middle East Program

Amr Hamzawy is a senior fellow and the director of the Carnegie Middle East Program. His research and writings focus on Egypt’s and other middle powers’ involvement in regional security in the Middle East, particularly through collective diplomacy and multilateral conflict resolution

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