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May 28, 2012

Egypt Election a Temporary Defeat for Islamists

Barry Rubin, PJ Media

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While the Brotherhood claims victory, the election was actually a defeat—at least temporary and possibly less important than it seems—for the Brotherhood and Islamism. Here’s why.

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TAGGED: Islamists, Mohamed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt

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