Islamist Mass Movements, External Actors and Political Change in the Arab World

By International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Updated: 03/29/2011

Jointly Produced by Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, and Istituto Affari Internazionali, 2010.

Islamist movements throughout the Arab world have mobilized large constituencies by developing effective political strategies, elaborate action platforms with popular appeal, and efficient political and social organizations. Much like their secular counterparts in this shifting political landscape, however, Islamist parties often adapt their aspirations and attitudes in response to intra-party deliberations, popular currents, and relations with international actors and partners.

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