Democratization and Islamization in Egypt

<p>Promoting democracy is one of three core objectives outlined by President Clinton in 'A National Security Strategy for a New Century'. Democratization however is a complex concept. There is no universally accepted or clearly defined model of democracy even of Western democracy that can simply be adopted by people engaging in democratization. Egypt is engaged in the dynamics of democratization amidst resurgence of political Islam among its 94% Muslim population. As a result of its cultural economic and military influence what happens in Egypt is of disproportionate importance to US policy. How Egypt answers the juxtaposed calls by its populace for empowerment through democratization and Islamization could result in actions counter to regional stability and the interests of the United States. The key variable in this equation is how the Islamist movement is dealt with. Algeria offers a brief example of full Islamist empowerment in a situation similar to Egypt's the result of which continues to have a profound impact on Egyptian politics.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>