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What is the Muslim Brotherhood in the West?

by Dr. Lorenzo Vidino

Towards a commonly accepted framework

Authorities throughout Europe are increasingly concerned about activities of the Muslim Brotherhood. But what is the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe and how can it be analyzed?

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An analytical approach of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe should differentiate between a core, several spawns, and organisations influenced by the Brotherhood. The majority of these organisations are independent junior members of a global family rather than branches of Middle Eastern mother organizations. They should acknowledge these ties to the global Brotherhood network in order to dispel accusations of duplicity and opaqueness.

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The series informs in a concentrated form about important positions of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on current topics. The individual issues present key findings and recommendations, offer brief analyses, explain the Foundation's further plans and name KAS contact persons.

 

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