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The Islamist Businessman

Very interesting and useful approach. Why did Islamist movements begin to genuinely challenge their political establishments only after the 1970s?  Why do we see such a great variety in the socio-economic policies and programs among different Islamist governments and movements?  Why have Islamist movements become more successful in industrializing countries?  why is it the small industrialist and not the Islamist businessman that is at the heart of the rise of Islamism?  Uktu Balaban discusses  the case of Turkey