February 2, 2011

America's Islamist Dilemma

Shadi Hamid, Los Angeles Times

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The fear of Islamists coming to power has long paralyzed U.S. policy. That shouldn't guide our approach to Egypt.

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TAGGED: United States, Islamist, Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, Muslim Brotherhood

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