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January 7, 2012

Why Islamism Is Winning

John Owen, New York Times

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EGYPT’S final round of parliamentary elections won’t end until next week, but the outcome is becoming clear. The Muslim Brotherhood will most likely win half the lower house of Parliament, and more extreme Islamists will occupy a quarter. Secular parties will be left with just 25 percent of the seats.

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TAGGED: Middle East, Islamist, Arab Spring

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