Shari'a Law, Cult Violence and System Change in Egypt: The Dilemma Facing President Mubarak.

Abstract

The author believes that the mounting unrest in Egypt is caused by the inequitable distribution of wealth. He argues that the system appears to be enriching a relatively tiny elite, and this has provided openings for radicals who wish to destabilize the president's rule. The author examines the unrest, identifies the forces behind it, and prescribes steps that can be taken to alleviate the situation. The study concludes that the key to Egypt's future may be determined by President Mubarak's treatment of the powerful, but enigmatic, Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt, Arab world, Middle East, Mubarak, Muslim, Brotherhood, Muhammad, Sharia, Islam, International

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1994
Accession Number
ADA279928

Entities

People

  • Stephen C. Pelletiere

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Economic Systems
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Market Economy
  • Middle East
  • Money
  • National Politics
  • Political Science
  • Students
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Violence
  • War
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.