Political Islam in Countries Unaffected by the Arab Spring
摘要
Since the end of 2010, the demand for democracy in the Middle East has multiplied as evidenced by the surge of formal political participation, exemplified by the proliferation of political factions and civil society organizations, and the expansion of social movements. Nonetheless, the path to democracy has been strewn with impediments. Despite the fact that many societal elements enthusiastically embrace democratization—regarded as a harbinger of the political transformationTransformation aspired to by the majority, the process has been met with apprehension by some, who remain vigilant of every political development that unfolds.