From Revolution to Coup US Turbulent Diplomatic Relations with the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, 2011–2013
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The study aims to examine the diplomacy between the US and Egypt from the 2011 revolution to the military coup of 2013 against the democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi. It focuses on the role of Political Islam portrayed through the Muslim Brotherhood in influencing US policies toward Egypt. The research also explores the climb of the Muslim Brotherhood to reach the presidency in 2012 in the most legitimate ways recognized by the US. Upon the election of Morsi, the US welcomed him, and that gave him legitimacy worldwide despite being a representative of Political Islam. The article highlights the inconsistencies and the unclear path Obama undertook toward Egypt, which caused the relations to be disturbed. The study concludes that it was challenging for the US to deal with an Islamic government that it had to recognize because it was democratically elected, but remained a threat. Barack Obama sent mixed messages to Mohammed Morsi and ended up turning a blind eye to the military coup that ended the short-lived experience of democracy in Egypt, as it brought a safer choice to the US’s interests.
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