Early Muslim societies , romanticized by Islamists , were decentralized in nature and allowed for a large degree of self-government . Timothy Stanley : Many worry that Egypt 's Muslim Brotherhood leader will bring theocracy . But Stanley says historic and modern evidence shows Islamic societies can be democratic . He says Mali , Bangladesh and Morocco seek balance between Islam and openness . TL;DR The U.S. is sending a team of experts to help the government in Mali.
Timothy Stanley : Many worry that Egypt 's Muslim Brotherhood leader will bring theocracy . But Stanley says historic and modern evidence shows Islamic societies can be democratic . He says Mali , Bangladesh and Morocco seek balance between Islam and openness . TL;DR The U.S. is sending a team of experts to help the government in Mali.