Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohammed Morsi speaks during a news conference in Cairo in June 22, 2012, where he warned against any tampering with the election result after a win was also claimed by his rival ex-premier Ahmed Shafiq. Morsi was declared the winner on Sunday, June 24, 2012. (AFP/Getty Images)
IQ2 debate: Are elected Islamists better than dictators?
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The Intelligence Squared US debate looks at the popular uprisings of Arab Spring and considers the leadership of Islamist majorities. Will there be radicalization and increased anti-Americanism in the region, or will the spread of democratic values bring about a more liberalized Arab world?
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FOR: Reuel Marc Gerecht: Senior fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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FOR: Brian Katulis: Senior fellow, Center for American Progress
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AGAINST: M. Zuhdi Jasser: Founder and president, American Islamic Forum for Democracy
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AGAINST: Daniel Pipes: President, Middle East Forum
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John Donvan: Moderator. Author and correspondent, ABC News
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