The Kefaya movement : a case study of a grassroots reform initiative / Nadia Oweidat ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Oweidat, Nadia.

National Defense Research Institute (U.S.)

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Opposition (Political science)--Egypt.

Opposition (Political science).

Egypt--Politics and government--1981-.

Egypt.

Kifāyah (Organization).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 p.)

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : Rand, National Defense Research Institute, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This examination of Kefaya's birth, accomplishments, and decline is based on. an analysis of Egyptian scholarship, Arabic-language media reports. (including online and new media), and interviews with Kefaya and Muslim. Brotherhood members and observers.

Contents:

Cover; Preface; Contents; Summary; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; CHAPTER TWO- Kefaya's Origins; The U.S.-Egyptian Relationship; Democratization in Egypt During the 1990's; Emergence of Kefaya; CHAPTER THREE- Kefaya's Successes; Timing and Simplicity of Message; Position to Mobilize and Form Coalitions; Setting an Example of Peaceful Opposition; Successful Exploitation of Information Technology; Kefaya's Internet Strategy; Challenging the Regime; Inspiration for Others: Kefaya's National and International Influence; CHAPTER FOUR- Kefaya's Decline; Intimidation by the State

Manipulation of "Reform" Laws State-Controlled Media; The Faltering of the Coalition with the Islamists; Problems with the Elite and the Antidemocracy Message; Internal Reasons for Kefaya's Decline; Lessons for a Future Kefaya; CHAPTER FIVE- Conclusions and Implications for U.S. Policy; Perceptions of the United States; Policy Recommendations; Conclusion; References

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-65).

ISBN:

1-282-03329-8

9786612033292

0-8330-4644-6

OCLC:

476261278