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April 18, 2012       Share:    

Source: http://jcpa.org/article/are-egypts-islamists-headed-for-a-collision-with-the-military/

Are Egypt's Islamists Headed for a Collision with the Military?

(Institute for Contemporary Affairs-Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Jacques Neriah - The Islamists have hijacked the Egyptian revolution. They created the illusion that they would share power with the non-Islamic forces, but then went on to win 70% of the seats in parliament. Egypt is entering a period of political instability with dire consequences for its neighbors, first and foremost for Israel. The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty could become a "scapegoat" to divert attention from unsolvable domestic economic problems, seeking to blame outside factors for Egypt's deteriorating situation. The writer was formerly Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Deputy Head for Assessment of Israeli Military Intelligence.

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