Islamists Surge In The Wake Of Revolts In The Arab World

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October 25, 2011

Unidentified supporters of the islamist Ennahda party reacts at the party's headquarters in Tunis, Monday. (AP)

The leader of Libya's transitional council says Sharia Law will be the basis for the country's new democracy; a moderate Islamist party is claiming victory in Tunisia's elections; and, the Muslim Brotherhood is poised to do well whenever Egypt votes.

Should the West be concerned or is this just the natural course of moving toward democracy in these Muslim countries?

Guest:

Thanassis Cambanis, columnist for the Boston Globe and author of "A Privilege to Die: Inside Hezbollah's Legions and Their Endless War Against Israel," now out in paperback

This segment aired on October 25, 2011.