Authoritarianism in the middle east book

Wildcard searching if you want to search for multiple variations of a word, you can substitute a special symbol called a wildcard for one or more letters. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves. Employing diverse research methods, including interviews, participant observation, and theoretical discussions of authoritarianism and political transition, this book is essential reading for scholars of middle east studies, islamic studies and those with an interest in the governance and politics of the middle east. The new authoritarianism in the middle east and north africa. The robustness of authoritarianism in the middle east exceptionalism in comparative perspective eva bellin why have the middle east and north africa remained so singularly resistant to democratization. Roots, ramifications, and crisis is an exceptional addition to the existing body of scholarship on authoritarianism in the middle east, and in general. King considers the reasons that international and domestic efforts toward democratization. Why authoritarianism tends to persist in the middle east. Political opposition under authoritarianism governance and international relations in the middle east holger albrecht on. The publisher of this book allows a portion of the content to be copied and pasted into external tools and documents. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii without quotes. Regimes and resistance 1 by posusney, marsha pripstein isbn.

Read authoritarianism in the middle east before and after the arab uprisings by j. Springborg 1990 politics in the middle east, 3rd edn. It accurately reflects the various dynamics that animate authoritarian governments in the region and offers an astute set of observations about the origins and persistence of this phenomenon. Read persistence of authoritarianism in the middle east and north africa rentierism.

The works collected in the lure of authoritarianism consider the normative appeal of authoritarianism in light of the 2011 popular uprisings in the middle east. This volume includes chapters examining several broad themes. Pdf why did authoritarian forms of governance become the. Here, the rule of man is superior to the rule of law where the officials hold unregulated exercise of political power. Our teams are looking into this as we speak and we hope to be able to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Indeed, it might well be stronger, more flexible, and more resilient than ever, despite the.

The new authoritarianism in the middle east and north africa book. This book sets itself apart from other political science research by adopting a critical, evidencebased and systematic approach in analyzing how economic. It reads well, follows a clear and consistently logical structure, and draws on a rich variety of sources in general, the authors arguments are fair, responsible and balancedno mean feat when dealing with issues as complex and sensitive as authoritarianism versus democracy in the arab world. Anatomy of authoritarianism in the arab republics by. Jul 30, 2005 authoritarianism in the middle east by marsha pripstein posusney, 9781588263421, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Authoritarian persistence, democratization theory and the middle. Digital authoritarianism is rising in the middle east. Oct 11, 2014 unless otherwise stated in the article above, this work by middle east monitor is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. Exceptionalism in comparative perspective, comparative politics, 36 2, pp. The authors eschew cultural explanations, why do authoritarian regimes prevail in the middle east, while successful democratic transitions are occurring elsewhere in the developing world. Authoritarian persistence, democratization theory and the. If youre looking for a more complete, lengthy book length treatment, authoritarianism in the middle east. This study fills an important gap in the literature as existing attempts to understand authoritarianism in the middle east often excluded in nonarab experiences. Here, at last, is a book that looks at the politics of change and stability in the middle east.

Scientific essay from the year 2009 in the subject politics international politics region. Why did authoritarian forms of governance become the norm in the postcolonial middle east. There are a number of different theories of why it has been so hard for democracy to take root in the middle east, with various studies pointing to factors like poverty, lack of education, inequality, interference by colonial powers andor the cold war powers, or a lack of established civil society. Jul 31, 20 employing diverse research methods, including interviews, participant observation, and theoretical discussions of authoritarianism and political transition, this book is essential reading for scholars of middle east studies, islamic studies and those with an interest in the governance and politics of the middle east. Ultimately, kings forwardthinking analysis offers a way to enhance the prospects for democracy in the middle east and north africa. A third reverse wave was possible, he suggested, if new authoritarian great powers could demonstrate the continued viability of nondemocratic rule or if people around the world come to see the united states, long a beacon of democracy, as a fading power beset by political stagnation, economic inefficiency, and social chaos. Authoritarianism in the middle east before biggerbooks. Why authoritarianism is collapsing in the middle east. Why do authoritarian regimes prevail in the middle east while successful democratic transitions are occurring elsewhere in the developing world.

King considers the reasons that international and domestic efforts toward democratization have failed to take hold in the arab world. Reconsidering the robustness of authoritarianism in the. While the true social and economic origins of the syrian civil war stretch back decades, the longstanding culture of government corruption and purchased loyalties hastened the final spiral toward war. The study of authoritarian governance, therefore, remains essential for our understanding of the. Modern middle east authoritarianism 1st edition redshelf. But even as urgent struggles continue, it remains clear that authoritarianism will survive this transformational moment. Authoritarianism is a form of political leadership characterized by centralized governance where challengers excluded, independence and democracy undermined. Authoritarianism in the middle east before and after the. Authoritarianism in the middle east evaluates and analyses ongoing instabilities and authoritarian tendencies in the middle east region before and after the arab uprisings. As long as these authoritarian regimes are able to so effectively hold onto power, the allimportant transition to democracy cannot occur.

Why does authoritarianism tend to persist in the middle east. Roots, ramifications, and crisis undertakes this task by addressing not only the mechanisms that allowed middle eastern regimes to survive and adapt for decades, but also the obstacles that certain countries face in. Anatomy of authoritarianism in the arab republics by joseph. Middle east comparative international development authoritarian regime arab world political violence these keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. Why do authoritarian regimes prevail in the middle east, while successful democratic transitions are occurring elsewhere in the developing world. It accurately reflects the various dynamics that animate authoritarian governments in the region and offers an astute set of observations about the origins. While the number of electoral democracies has nearly doubled since 1972, the number in this region has registered an absolute decline.

Scholarship examining the governments in the middle east and north africa rarely focuses on opposition movements, since those countries tend to be ruled by a centralized, often authoritarian government. The developments of early 2011 changes the political landsca. In democratization and authoritarianism in the arab world, leading scholars address the questions posed by this period of historic change in the middle east and north africa. The study of authoritarian governance, therefore, remains essential for our understanding of the political dynamics and. The developments of early 2011 changes the political landscape of the middle east. Roots, ramifications, and crisis undertakes this task by addressing not only the mechanisms that allowed middle eastern regimes to survive and adapt for decades, but also the obstacles that certain countries face in their current transition to democracy. Kuru skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. The robustness of authoritarianism in the middle east. Feb 09, 2018 there are different taxonomies of cultures, each proposed by a different thinker, and not neccessarily these classifications should contradict each other.

Through a unique collection of essays drawn from rich case studies, authoritarianism in the middle east provides important insights into the ongoing instabilities of the middle east, and the authoritarianism and democratisation processes that have led to dramatic sociopolitical transformations. Modern middle east authoritarianism roots, ramifications. Reconsidering the robustness of authoritarianism in the midd. Cambridge core middle east government,politics and policy islam, authoritarianism, and underdevelopment by ahmet t.

Authoritarianism in the middle east addresses this. Through a unique collection of essays drawn from rich case studies, authoritarianism in the middle east provides importa. The vast majority of countries in middle east and north africa have adopted authoritarian rule, and it thus became the norm. Conclusion 1 introduction about the author 2 summary for the text and its main arguments the thesis and the main. Although there are no earth shattering new arguments and many of the essays seem rather selfevident to one who is familiar with the region, it nonetheless provides a rare look into the politics of the middle east that is often missing from generalized discussions of authoritarianism. Authoritarianism in the arab world is not what it used to be. I believe they are all explaining the same phenomenon from a different angle or just measuri. Karakoc, karakoc, julide, authoritarianism in the middle east before and after the arab uprisings.

The authors eschew cultural explanations, highlighting instead the importance of robust coercive apparatuses in the region and the context of incumbentopposition. Persistence of authoritarianism in the middle east and. Between 1974 and 1990 the number of democratic governments in the world nearly doubled. June 2012 perspectives on politics the book is well written, wellresearched and ably constructed. The authors eschew cultural explanations, highlighting instead the importance of robust coercive apparatuses in the region and the context of incumbentopposition struggles. The roots of authoritarianism in the middle east the article is a chapter from. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The collapse of authoritarianism in the middle east by marwan muasher marwan muasher is vice president for studies at the carnegie endowment for international peace. Cambridge core middle east studies anatomy of authoritarianism in the arab republics by joseph sassoon due to high volumes of traffic at this time we are experiencing some slowness on the site. Reconsidering the robustness of authoritarianism in the middle east lessons learned from the arab spring by eva bellin 2012 outline. The middle east region has some of the worlds most authoritarian rulers, whose their continued hold on power.

Unless regional leaders move quickly to strike new bargains with their citizens, they could see unrest on the scale of the 2011 arab uprisings, which toppled dictatorships across the region, from egypt to tunisia. The roots of authoritarianism in the middle east springerlink. Digital authoritarianism is rising in the middle east fpif. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Democracy and authoritarianism in the middle east 22 dec 2009 introduction over the past few decades and especially at the turn of the century, there has been a flurry of reforms proposed and passed by governments in the middle east, seeking to of modernization, as well as promising progress towards a more democratic, politicallyopen society. This book is important for our understanding of authoritarian persistence, the political economy of. About this book through a unique collection of essays drawn from rich case studies, authoritarianism in the middle east provides important insights into the ongoing instabilities of the middle east, and the authoritarianism and democratisation processes that have led to dramatic sociopolitical transformations. Roots, ramifications, and crisis routledge studies in middle eastern politics book 56 ebook. Pripstein posusney and michele penner angrist, eds. The title of this book is modern middle east authoritarianism and it was written by noureddine jebnoun editor, mehrdad kia editor, mimi kirk editor. Authoritarian persistence, democratization theory and the middle east. Islam, authoritarianism, and underdevelopment by ahmet t.

Democratization and authoritarianism in the arab world. The new authoritarianism in the middle east and north africa indiana series in middle east studies king, stephen j. Despite what seemed to be a popular revolution in favor of more democratic politics, there has instead been a slide back toward authoritarian regimes that merely gesture toward notions. The new authoritarianism in the middle east and north. What explains the democratic deficit and authoritarian persistence in the middle east. Authoritarianism in the middle east addresses this question, focusing on the role of political institutions and the strategic choices made by both rulers and opposition challengers. The study of authoritarian governance, therefore, remains essential for our understanding of the political dynamics and inner workings of regimes across the region. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. But as the political trajectories of middle eastern states diverge in years ahead, with some perhaps. What explains the enduring rule of authoritarian regimes in the arab world. Project muse contentious politics in the middle east. He shows how the transformation of authoritarianism has taken place amid shifting social relations and political institutions and how these changes have affected the lives of millions.

The roots of authoritarianism in the middle east egyptian. An overview and critique of the cumulative layers of theoretical tradition that seeks to explain democratic and nondemocratic outcomes provides a wealth of tools for understanding the middle east case. Read your book anywhere, on any device, through redshelfs cloud based ereader. Authoritarianism in the middle east book depository. Kuru islam, authoritarianism, and underdevelopment a global and historical comparison cambridge university press 2019 march 25, 2020 james m.

With the decline of oil prices, the fundamental bargain underpinning stability in middle eastern states such as saudi arabia and jordan is coming undone. Project muse the new authoritarianism in the middle east. Political openings and the transformation of authoritarian rule in the middle east and north africa sustaining authoritarianism during the third wave of democracy the old authoritarianism the new authoritarianism political openings without patronagebased privatization and singleparty institutional legacies transitions from the new. Phrase searching you can use double quotes to search for a series of words in a particular order. This book is important for our understanding of authoritarian persistence, the political economy of economic liberalization and the current breakdown of authoritarian upgrading in the middle east. Over the last 40 years, many countries in the world have been democratized. Nicola pratt offers an innovative approach to this recurring question, shedding light on the failure of democratization by examining both the broad dynamics of authoritarianism in the region and the. Persistence of authoritarianism in the middle east and north. Kuru explores just how it came to pass that the muslim middle east in the modern period experienced a dramatic decline in cultural and political dynamism relative to the societies of western europe.