POL SCI 157 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Arab Spring, Arab Nationalism, Democracy
Document Summary
Egypt was a country without autonomy from british due to suez canal and its economic interests: led to political and economic elite. Resentment of this led to birth and large scale support of. Muslim brotherhood (islamic group with social reform ideas probably a populist group) Destroyed private property of economic egyptian elites as well due to their immoral lifestyles (movie theaters, bars etc. ) shows that country is getting more islamic and conservative o. Showed lack of law and order in country which led to military coup by. Nasser and sadat who would lead country for 30 years. Nasser was of lower class and was part of political protests during the 30"s until he joined military. Motivated by patriotic mission: coup goals. Destruction of british colonialism and democracy and strong national army and social justice and ending of control of politicians by foreign entities: military had complete control of state. Ran bueracracy and politics: allowed only one party.
