Egypt, Islamists, and Social Movements

Last week, you had two readings on Egypt. Carrie Rosefsky Wickham's book is concerned with the question of what has motivated thousands of students and professionals across the Muslim world to join Islamic movements, despite the personal risks that such participation often entails. The chapter you read was on Nasser's 'silencing of protest.' How did Nasser silence opposition? In our current 'post-Arab Revolts' environment, why do you think Islamists in particular have yielded such successes at the ballot box?