Reconstructing the Middle East : political and economic policy / edited by Abdulwahab Alkebsi, Nathan J. Brown and Charlotta Sparre.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Alkebsi, Abdulwahab, editor.

Brown, Nathan J., editor.

Sparre, Charlotta, editor.

Series:

UCLA Center for Middle East Development (CMED) series ; 12.

UCLA Center for Middle East Development (CMED) ; 12

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social conditions.

Politics and government.

Middle East--Politics and government--21st century.

Middle East.

Middle East--Social conditions--21st century.

Middle East--Economic policy.

Economic policy.

Arab Spring, 2010-.

Physical Description:

xvi, 268 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, 2017.

Summary:

It is clear by now that the label 'Arab Spring' has proven too simplistic to describe the uprisings that upended the political order of the Arab world in late 2010. Brutal crackdowns and civil conflict in Syria, Libya, and Yemen dashed the hopes that peaceful democratic revolutions would sweep the region. In other countries, the departure of authoritarian leaders led to many false starts without producing democratic conclusions. Societies that had appeared united in opposition suddenly seemed fractious. Youth were once again banished to the political margins. 'Reconstructing the Middle East' examines the changes that happened within the region from 2010 and the long-term challenges and opportunities they present. Featuring the work of authors with a diversity of perspectives, most of whom hail from the region, it addresses key issues of gender rights, the role of young people and of the international community. In addition, the book deals with the questions of both political and economic reform, and the intertwined nature of the two. Political reform that allows greater participation will fail to quell frustration if Arabs continue to feel that their job prospects are bleak. Similarly, Arabs will not accept economic reform that restores growth but continues to fence off the political sphere. This book offers a unique perspective on the uprisings by focusing on specific issue areas where change is needed, and offering a roadmap for the long road towards state building and new social contracts based on political inclusion, respect for pluralism and sustained economic growth. As such, it will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Middle East Politics, as well as those with an interest in the Arab Spring.

Contents:

Structuring politics

The modern Arab state's elusive quest to anchor sovereignty in the hands of its citizens / by Rami G. Khouri

Five years of Arab constitutional reform / by Zaid al-Ali

Egypt's post-revolution constitutions : religion versus human rights / by Moushira Khattab

Islam and politics in post-revolutionary Egypt / by Nathan J. Brown

Libya : between a civil war and western intervention / by Mohamed Eljarh

Social actors

On-line ideas to off-line action / by Nadine Wahab

The role of the tribal system in developing a democratic, civil state in Yemen / by Nadwa al Dawsari & Danya Greenfield

The puzzle of youth inclusion in Egypt / by Seif Allah el Khawanky

Economics

The end of the allocation state? / by Paolo Lembo

The existential challenge of the Arab world / by Sherif el Diwany

Media

Arab media's own little revolution / Mirette F. Mabrouk

Can international actors play a role?

Is there a role for the Arab League in assisting Arab countries in transition in their process of democratic transformation? / by Hesham Youssef

US and European policies / by Michele Dunne & Richard Youngs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138666009

1138666009

9781138666023

1138666025

OCLC:

957136647