Egypt says Muslim Brotherhood Legal (June 7, 2011)
Who's Who in Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood (Eric Trager, Katie Kiraly, Cooper Klose y Eliot Calhoun, Sep 2012)
Líder en Egipto: Dr. Mohamed Badie
Vicelíder: Rashad al-Bayoumi
Portavoz: Mohamed Morsi (Presidente de Egipto desde mediados de 2012)
Otros nombres (seleccionados por el WIfNEP):
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: In Their Own Words (Jonathan D. Halevi, JCFPA, feb 2011)
The Metamorphosis of the Egyptian Muslim Brothers es un trabajo de Mona El Ghobashy sobre la evolución de La Hermandad: la autora es de la cuerda de Juan Cole y cia, es decir, del lobby universitario pagado por el wahabismo saudí y semejantes. Su artículo me parece bastante tendencioso.
The Brotherhood Goes to Parliament informa sobre la concurrencia de La Hermandad a las elecciones parlamentarias de Noviembre de 2005 (obtuvo 88 escaños).
Para ver mucho más sobre este tema, incluidos los candidatos de La Hermandad en las elecciones de septiembre de 2011.
The Reality of the Muslim Brotherhood (Tarek Heggy, 12 Feb 2011) - Análisis magnífico y esencial de uno de los que mejor predijeron los acontecimientos ocurridos en Egipto.
Where Was the Muslim Brotherhood? (The WIFNEP)
The Day of Rage was primarily organized as a secular affair, but the MB broadly supported its aims. Days before the Egyptian demonstrations, the group recognized the profound significance of events in Tunis and weighed in on the toppling of Ben Ali.
On January 20, the MB issued an official statement congratulating Tunisians on their revolution and pointing out the "unambiguous message" to "corrupt authoritarian regimes that they are not secure." Importantly, the group noted, Tunisia represented a "historic turning point" because "the reasons and motives that led to this holy uprising are found in many countries of the region...in particular in our country Egypt." The MB also reissued a series of longstanding demands shared by the broader opposition, including an end to the state of emergency, implementation of real economic reforms, measures against official corruption, amnesty for all political prisoners, and the severing of all ties with Israel.
Days after its statement on Tunisia, the MB confirmed that it would participate in Egypt's own protests. According to the group's leader, Muhammad Badie, MB participation represented Egypt's commitment to "achieving change through peaceful methods." Yet for reasons that remain unclear, the group apparently decided that its leadership would not participate, and that it would not play a central role in the events of January 25. This did not stop the Interior Ministry from blaming the MB for the demonstrations, however.
For now, the group is remaining behind the scenes, perhaps hoping to avoid the harsh crackdown on MB members that typically follows such protests. (Avoiding involvement in any demonstrations after Friday prayers would be challenging.) The MB may be looking to capitalize on the Day of Rage at the expense of its political rivals. For example, in the run-up to the event, MB websites highlighted the fact that both Egypt's Coptic Christian community and key presidential contender Mohamed ElBaradei would be abstaining from the protests. Meet The Muslim Brotherhood, The Key Power Bloc To Watch In The Egyptian Riots (Gregory White, 25 ene 2011)
En este post de mi blog (y en esta página de este sitio) hago una observación e incluyo bastantes enlaces sobre el papel de La Hermandad en los acontecimientos de Egipto a partir del 25 de enero de 2011.
Rifts in the Muslim Brotherhood Amid Growing Anarchy in Egypt (Zvi Mazel, May 30, 2011):
The leaders of the demonstrators and the secular opposition parties believe that the Military Council is not very keen on executing radical reforms, and purposely acts slowly. Consequently, on May 27, a second Friday of Anger was held across Egypt in order to pressure the Council, and especially its leader, General Mohamed Tantawi. The Muslim Brotherhood announced that it would not take part in the demonstrations, thus reinforcing the growing gap with the secular opposition. But to their great surprise, the young guard of their movement decided to participate, against the will of the supreme leader. This is the first sign of a rift within the Muslim Brotherhood, which is known for its intransigent hierarchy and for unquestioned obedience to its leaders since its establishment 83 years ago.
Egypt's Islamist Riddle: Muslim Brotherhood Says It Seeks Limited Role, but Its Radical Roots Spur Questions (Keith Johnson, WSJ)
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Explains How It Will Get Rid of Peace Treaty with Israel (Barry Rubin, feb 2011)
The west must be wary of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood (Benny Morris, feb 2011) - Sostiene que La Hermandad tiene el claro objetivo de hacerse con el poder en Egipto, mediante elecciones, pero:
"los occidentales no deben llamarse a engaño, [La Hermandad] no tiene ningún aprecio por la democracia ni considera que ésta tenga valor alguno. Sus líderes la ven solo como un medio para alcanzar un fin, y éste incluye poner fin a la democracia."... y, sorprendentemente, lo hace en el anti-israelí The Guardian.
The Muslim Brotherhood's Strategies in Egypt and Jordan (Reva Bhalla, Stratfor)
The Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian Crisis (Dore Gold, JCFPA)
Muslim Brotherhood: Prepare Egyptians for War With Israel (Yaakov Lappin, Jpost)
Israel, Alone Again? Why Israelis worry about the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (Yossi Klein Halev, NYT)
Beware Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood (Leslie H. Gelb, ene 2011)
El 21 de febrero de 2011, tras la caída de Mubarak y previo acuerdo con los militares del Consejo Militar que gobierna provisionalmente el país, La Hermandad anuncia que ha decidido formar el Partido de la Libertad y la Justicia (noticia en Israel).
Resultados electorales a la Asamblea del Pueblo (cámara baja) (nov 2011-ene 2012)
Resultados electorales al Consejo de la Shura (cámara alta) (ene- 2012)
El Candidato de La Hermandad: Mohamed Morsi