Temptations of Power: Islamists & Illiberal Democracy in a New Middle East

In his new book Temptations of Power: Islamists & Illiberal Democracy in a New Middle East, Shadi Hamid steps back from the headlines to examine how and why Islamist movements change over time, what animates their worldview and what are their ultimate objectives for society. Hamid conducted hundreds of interviews with Islamist leaders and activists across the region to develop a bold thesis: that repression compelled Islamists to moderate their politics, work in coalitions and de-emphasize Islamic law.