Political Islam’s Loss of Democratic Legitimacy
This year, political Islam has faced massive setbacks in both Egypt and Turkey, inviting speculation that it cannot be reconciled with pluralist democracy. But the two countries' situations include fundamental differences – as do political Islam’s prospects for renewal.
DURHAM – This year, Islamist politics has faced massive setbacks in two major predominantly Muslim countries: Egypt and Turkey. But it is too soon to write political Islam off as a capable participant – even a leading force – in a pluralist democracy.