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Fawaz A. Gerges

Professor of Middle Eastern politics and international relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science at the University of London. His most recent book is Journey of the Jihadist: Inside Muslim Militancy (Harcourt).

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The Transformation of Hamas

by Fawaz A. Gerges

Damascus (Syria) | 11 January 2010

Hamas is a viable social movement with an extensive social network and a large popular base. It derives its legitimacy from the Palestinian people. It is also a rational actor that has moved closer to a vision of peace consistent with international law and consensus. Hamas’ political evolution (...)