Shadi Hamid on Democracy, Liberalism, and the Middle East
Democracy Paradox
Understanding Islamism and Middle Eastern Politics
This chapter explores the beliefs and complexities of Islamist parties in the Middle East, delving into their ideology and the challenges of defining their project within the constraints of the modern nation-state. It also discusses the role of Saudi Arabia in relation to Islamism and challenges the fear that Islamist groups would dismantle democracy if they came to power. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the distinction between undemocratic acts and ideologically oriented policies in democratically elected governments.
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