Feb 20th 2012, 19:15 by The Economist online
THE associate fellow of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House on why the former opposition party in Tunisia and Egypt will not undermine democracy
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I thought Ms Azzam made two particularly interesting points. One that the Muslim Brotherhood have survived decades of oppression in Egypt by being politically astute. And the other is that while the generals are the force of reaction in Egypt, Islamists are the party of political change. They want democracy, transparency, competence and alliances with the West - because they see that as the route to success.
I checked just now that the allied Freedom and Justice Party won half the votes in Egypt. They definitely have broad support.
Just because someone says it doesn't make it true. Muslim brotherhood is after universal Caliphate under Sharia. Don't be fooled.
Interesting interview. Well worth a watch.