The dramatic death of the former president of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi, on June 17th, reignited debate about the future of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and political Islam across the region. A range of reactions from Islamist groups region-wide have followed after Morsi’s passing.
Five experts offer insights into these reactions and explain their domestic implications. Please join the discussion by sharing your own views in the comments section.
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The Brotherhood leaders urgently need to develop a new narrative, mission, and strategy to keep the unity and functionality of their organization.
Since its return to Tunisia in 2011, Ennahda has tried to distance itself from the Muslim Brotherhood (MB).
Moroccan Islamists’ reactions to Morsi’s death has varied according to their proximity the regime.
Morsi’s death is unlikely to push the Jordanian Brotherhood to make deeper self-revisions. Nonetheless, there is a youth movement within the Brotherhood taking on a growing role, which will be a force pushing for organizational reform and change.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s strong regional alliance is on a collision course in Yemen largely due to the Brotherhood.
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