Understanding Hamas' Electoral Victory in Palestine: Causes and Consequences
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Date
2006-05-09
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Ohio State University. Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Abstract
Rex Brynen, chair of the Middle East Studies Program at McGill
University, argues that Hamas won an overwhelming victory in
Palestine not because it ran on an Islamist platform, and perhaps
contrary to conventional wisdom, not because it was explicitly
against the peace process with Israel. Rather, Hamas won in
Palestine for two main reasons. First, it conducted an excellent
electoral campaign with good organization, solid candidates, and
clear message to the electorate. Second, it promised good and
clean governance. Hence, Hamas' strength was its platform
against corruption and for social welfare.
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Hamas, Palestine, electoral politics