Dates: October 10, 2013 to Array
Location: Brookings Doha Center, Doha, Qatar
The ouster of former Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi marked a huge setback for political Islam as a powerful political force in the region. The Muslim Brotherhood’s rise during the Arab Spring had unsettled many Gulf states which feared it would strengthen Islamists at home. Hence, most Gulf States – with the exception of Qatar – endorsed the military’s intervention in Egypt and were quick to recognize the current interim government. Join the twitter conversation at #MBGulf.
For more information or to register for the event, e-mail with your name and the name of any additional attendees to dohacenter@brookings.edu