Politicized Identities, Securitized Politics: The Sunni-Shi’a Politics in Egypt

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This article explores Egyptian Salafis’ attempts to securitize Shi‘ism since the 2011 uprising. Taking into account the sectarian dynamics of the new Middle East, Salafis in Egypt have instrumentally used the specter of Shi‘ism in their politico-religious rhetoric to further their political ends. This article examines the rationales behind this discourse by assessing interacting internal and external dynamics amid identity conflicts in the region, which have subsequently affected Egypt.

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Authors/Creators:	Saleh, A Kraetzschmar, HJ
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information:	© 2015, Middle East Institute. This is an author produced version of a paper published in The Middle East Journal. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy.
Keywords:	Egypt, Salafis, Shi’a, Arab Spring, Iran, Identity Conflicts, Securitization
Dates:	Accepted: 5 December 2014 Published: 1 September 2015
Institution:	The University of Leeds
Academic Units:	The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Languages Cultures & Societies (Leeds) > Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies (Leeds)
Depositing User:	Symplectic Publications
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2015 13:38
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2016 03:23
Published Version:	http://dx.doi.org/10.3751/69.4.13
Status:	Published
Publisher:	Middle East Institute
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.3751/69.4.13

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