Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Political Islam has become a driving force against the status quo in many Arab countries - the primary recourse for populations to voice dissent, reject their living conditions and seek political alternatives.

Historically, Arab states have faced significant challenges in their quest to eradicate this movement. For decades, political Islam has been a persistent adversary, prompting regimes to raise the question: why does this opponent refuse to disappear?

Have all means been exhausted to defeat it, eliminate it, and create alternatives, whether secular or religious? Has every method been employed, from brute force to containment, militarisation or political manoeuvring?

What is the secret behind the resilience of this...