Muslim Brotherhood
- organization
- Middle East
Summary
The Muslim Brotherhood is a transnational Sunni Islamist organization founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna. It advocates for the implementation of Islamic law across all aspects of society and has influenced various Islamist movements globally.
Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
grassroots mobilization
social service provision
Weaknesses
internal divisions
government repression
Strategic Goals
Establish a society governed by Islamic law through peaceful and political means; promote social services and Islamic values; oppose secularism and Western influence in Muslim societies.
Relationships
Alliances:
- HHamas
- Al Jamaa Al Islamiya
- Freedom And Justice Party
Adversaries:
- Abdel Fattah El Sisi
- Bashar Al Assad
- Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Current Leadership
Ibrahim Munir
Acting General Guide
Detailed Military Capabilities
ground Forces
Limited paramilitary capabilities primarily through affiliated groups.
intelligence
Utilizes a network of supporters for information gathering.
foreign Support
Receives varying levels of support from regional actors such as Qatar and Turkey.
cyber
Engages in online propaganda and information dissemination.