The Muslim Brotherhood, its youth, and implications for U.S. engagement / / Jeffrey Martini, Dalia Dassa Kaye, Erin York.

Since the 2011 revolution in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood has emerged as a key political player. Although individuals under the age of 35 make up a large share of the membership, the group's strict hierarchy has led to disaffection among its youth. These members merit attention not only as a c...

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Superior document:Monograph / Rand Corporation
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Year of Publication:2012
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Series:Rand Corporation monograph series.
Physical Description:1 online resource (97 p.)
Notes:Description based upon print version of record.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Note on Transliteration; Abbreviations; Introduction; CHAPTER ONE: Who Are the Muslim Brotherhood Youth?; The Paradox that Is the MB Youth; The Brotherhood and Its Youth by the Numbers; The Role of MB Youth in the Revolution; Generations as a Unit of Analysis; National-Level Politics; Breakaway Parties; The University; Conclusion; CHAPTER TWO: The Muslim Brotherhood's Generational Challenge; How Generational Splits Are Treated in the Existing Literature; The Muslim Brotherhood's Own View of Generational Divides
  • Factors Driving Generational Splits Within the OrganizationThe Muslim Brotherhood's Response to the Challenge of Generational Divides; Conclusion; CHAPTER THREE: Engaging the Muslim Brotherhood and Its Youth; Engagement in the Mubarak Era; Engagement in Post-Revolution Egypt; Rationale for Engagement; Recommendations for Future Engagement with the MB and Its Youth; References