Political Change in the Middle East and North Africa: After the Arab Spring by I

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Taking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes in the Middle East and North Africa have changed since the Arab Spring.

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Taking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes have changed since the Arab Spring. It addresses a series of questions about political change in the context of the revolutions, upheavals and protests that have taken place in North Africa and the Arab Middle East since December 2010, and looks at the various processes have been underway in the region: democratisation (Tunisia), failed democratic transitions (Egypt, Libya and Yemen), political liberalisation (Morocco) and increased authoritarianism (Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria). In other countries, in contrast to these changes, the authoritarian regimes remain intact (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Arab United Emirates.

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'We finally have the first rich comparison of the political changes that have been taking place in MENA countries, where domestic and international aspects are analysed in depth. This book will be compulsory reading for scholars, students and even more for all professionals who ? with different responsibilities ? are operating in the area.'Leonardo Morlino, Professor of Political Science, LUISS G. Carli, Rome and former President of the International Political Science AssociationAnalyses the democratic and autocratic dimension of the recent political changes in MENATaking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes have changed since the Arab Spring. It addresses a series of questions about political change in the context of the revolutions, upheavals and protests that have taken place in North Africa and the Arab Middle East since December 2010, and looks at the various processes have been underway in the region: democratisation (Tunisia), failed democratic transitions (Egypt, Libya and Yemen), political liberalisation (Morocco), increased authoritarianism (Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait) and fragmentation of state authority (Syria and Iraq). In other countries, in contrast to these changes, the authoritarian regimes remain intact (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates).'Key Features* Develops a comparative overview of the consequences of the Arab Spring for the political regimes in the region and for the wider world* Takes a thematic approach with chapters on parties and political groups, elections, constitutional frameworks, governance, civil society, rights and freedoms, regional powers, security issues, foreign policy, and media and media freedom* Looks at EU and US foreign policy in the MENA region* Countries covered: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iran, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, YemenInmaculada Szmolka is Professor in Comparative Politics and Middle Eastern and North African Politics at the University of Granada.Cover image: Muhannad Fala'ah / Stringer / Getty ImagesCover design:[EUP logo] edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN [PPC] 978-1-4744-1528-6ISBN [cover] 978-1-4744-1530-9Barcode

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'We finally have the first rich comparison of the political changes that have been taking place in MENA countries, where domestic and international aspects are analysed in depth. This book will be compulsory reading for scholars, students and even more for all professionals who − with different responsibilities − are operating in the area.'Leonardo Morlino, Professor of Political Science, LUISS G. Carli, Rome and former President of the International Political Science AssociationAnalyses the democratic and autocratic dimension of the recent political changes in MENATaking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes have changed since the Arab Spring. It addresses a series of questions about political change in the context of the revolutions, upheavals and protests that have taken place in North Africa and the Arab Middle East since December 2010, and looks at the various processes have been underway in the region: democratisation (Tunisia), failed democratic transitions (Egypt, Libya and Yemen), political liberalisation (Morocco), increased authoritarianism (Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait) and fragmentation of state authority (Syria and Iraq). In other countries, in contrast to these changes, the authoritarian regimes remain intact (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates).Key Features* Develops a comparative overview of the consequences of the Arab Spring for the political regimes in the region and for the wider world* Takes a thematic approach with chapters on parties and political groups, elections, constitutional frameworks, governance, civil society, rights and freedoms, regional powers, security issues, foreign policy, and media and media freedom* Looks at EU and US foreign policy in the MENA region* Countries covered: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iran, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, YemenInmaculada Szmolka is Professor in Comparative Politics and Middle Eastern and North African Politics at the University of Granada.Cover image: Muhannad Fala'ah / Stringer / Getty ImagesCover design:[EUP logo]edinburghuniversitypress.comISBN [PPC] 978-1-4744-1528-6ISBN [cover] 978-1-4744-1530-9Barcode

Author Biography

Inmaculada Szmolka is Professor in Comparative Politics and Middle East and North Africa Politics at the University of Granada.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION, Inmaculada Szmolka SECTION I Chapter 1. Analytical Framework for a Comparative Study of Change in Political Regimes, Inmaculada Szmolka Chapter 2. The Arab Spring Changes under the Prism of International Relations Theory, Rafael Bustos SECTION II Chapter 3. Parties and Party Systems Change, Lise Storm Chapter 4. Elections and Electoral Integrity, Guadalupe Mart

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We finally have the first, rich comparison on the political changes that have been taking place in MENA countries, where domestic and international aspects are analysed in depth. Thus, the book is a compulsory reading for scholars, students and even more for all professionals who - with different responsibilities - are operating in the area.'--Leonardo Morlino, Professor of political science, LUISS G. Carli, Rome

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We finally have the first, rich comparison on the political changes that have been taking place in MENA countries, where domestic and international aspects are analysed in depth. Thus, the book is a compulsory reading for scholars, students and even more for all professionals who ? with different responsibilities ? are operating in the area.

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Analyses the democratic dimension of the recent political changes in MENA

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Analyses the democratic dimension of the recent political changes in MENA Taking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes have changed since the Arab Spring. It addresses a series of questions about political change in the context of the revolutions, upheavals and protests that have taken place in North Africa and the Arab Middle East since December 2010, and looks at the various processes have been underway in the region: democratisation (Tunisia), failed democratic transitions (Egypt, Libya and Yemen), political liberalisation (Morocco) and increased authoritarianism (Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria). In other countries, in contrast to these changes, the authoritarian regimes remain intact (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Arab United Emirates. ? Key Features Uses a comparative theoretical and methodological approach to analyse and explain the consequences of the political changes within political regimes at a country, regional and international level Develops an overview of the consequences of the Arab Spring for the political regimes in the region and for the wider world Takes a thematic approach, with chapters on parties and political groups, elections, constitutional frameworks, governance, civil society, rights and freedoms, regional powers, security issues, foreign policy, and media and media freedom Looks at EU and US foreign policy in the MENA region Countries covered: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen

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Uses a comparative theoretical and methodological approach to analyse and explain the consequences of the political changes within political regimes at a country, regional and international level Develops an overview of the consequences of the Arab Spring for the political regimes in the region and for the wider world Takes a thematic approach with chapters on parties and political groups, elections, constitutional frameworks, governance, civil society, rights and freedoms, regional powers, security issues, foreign policy, and media and media freedom Looks at EU and US foreign policy in the MENA region Countries covered: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, Israel, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

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Taking a comparative approach, this book considers the ways in which political regimes have changed since the Arab Spring. It addresses a series of questions about political change in the context of the revolutions, upheavals and protests that have taken place in North Africa and the Arab Middle East since December 2010, and looks at the various processes have been underway in the region: democratisation (Tunisia), failed democratic transitions (Egypt, Libya and Yemen), political liberalisation (Morocco), increased authoritarianism (Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait) and fragmentation of state authority (Syria and Iraq). In other countries, in contrast to these changes, the authoritarian regimes remain intact (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates).

Description for Teachers/Educators

Politics of the Middle East/ North Africa; The Contemporary Middle East/ North Africa; Democratisation; The Arab Spring; Political Change; Authoritarian Regimes. Such courses are taught widely at universities in the UK, the US and further afield. Examples of courses would include: 'Revolution, Reform or Status Quo' (Exeter ug module); 'International Relations of the Middle East' (Edinburgh MSc); 'International Relations (Middle East)' (Durham MA); 'State and Transformation in the Middle East' (SOAS MA module).

Details ISBN147441530X Publisher Edinburgh University Press ISBN-10 147441530X ISBN-13 9781474415309 Media Book Author Inmaculada Szmolka Pages 192 Format Hardcover Year 2017 Short Title Political Change in the Middle East and North Africa Language English Subtitle After the Arab Spring Edited by Szmolka, Inmaculada Publication Date 2017-12-31 UK Release Date 2017-12-31 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2017-12-31 Birth 1968 Affiliation Penn State University USA Position Professor of Anthropology Qualifications Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia DEWEY 320.956 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2017-11-26 Alternative 9781474415286 We've got this

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